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    Instructional design courses can help you learn how to create effective learning experiences using educational theory, technology, and learner-centered strategies.

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      Google

      Gestion de projet de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Project Closure, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Implementation, Team Management, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Project Risk Management, Quality Management, Project Controls, Team Leadership, Backlogs, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Life Cycle, Communication Planning, Organizational Structure

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Avatar Psychology for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), Game Design, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Design, Psychology, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Future Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Surveys, Innovation, Forecasting, Business Planning, Process Flow Diagrams, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Simulations, Data Storytelling, Complex Problem Solving, Contingency Planning, Team Building, Organizational Change, Project Design, Discussion Facilitation, Systems Analysis, Strategic Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Paid media, E-Commerce, Mobile Banking, Return On Investment, Consumer Behaviour, Business Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      C++: Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      COBIT 2019

      Skills you'll gain: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Governance, Process Management, Performance Management, Project Implementation, Information Technology, IT Management, System Implementation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework, Organizational Structure, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Strategies, Stakeholder Management

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      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Active Listening, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Administration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Generative AI in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Cost Reduction, Legal Risk, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Digital Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Digital Design, Digital Publishing, Data Ethics, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Design Thinking, Digital Communications, Information Management, Content Creation, Data Access, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

      Skills you'll gain: Information Management, Data Quality, Asset Management, Data Management, Management Information Systems, Intellectual Property, Data Governance, Information Privacy, Organizational Structure, Business Valuation, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Accounting, Innovation, Big Data

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      系统平台与计算环境

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Computational Logic, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Computational Thinking, Computer Architecture, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Build Your Own iOS App

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Animations, Application Development, Mobile Development, Software Technical Review, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI) Design

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      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

    • Gestion de projet de Google: Google
    • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
    • Future Studies: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • C++: Algorithms: Codio
    • COBIT 2019: LearnKartS
    • Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies: Northeastern University
    • Generative AI in Marketing: Emory University
    • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Why Learn Instructional Design?

    Instructional design focuses on developing educational content and experiences that help people learn effectively—whether in classrooms, online platforms, or workplace training. It blends learning science, curriculum development, and digital tools to support meaningful outcomes. Learning instructional design can prepare you to create engaging learning solutions across education, business, and nonprofit sectors.

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