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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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      Vanderbilt University

      Android App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, User Interface (UI), JUnit, Android (Operating System), Application Development, Java, Maintainability, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Application Security, Java Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Testability, Software Testing, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Vulnerability Assessments, Mockups

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      Coursera

      Cleaning, Organizing, and Speeding Up SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Cleansing, Database Design, Data Integration, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Generative AI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Trends and Innovations in Sports Media

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Creation, Digital Media Strategy, Web Content, Media Production, Media Strategy, Revenue Management, Media and Communications, Brand Management, Social Media, Community Organizing, Innovation, E-Commerce, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Video Production, User Centered Design, Game Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      C# Programming for Unity Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Debugging, Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, UI Components, Scripting, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Software Design, Microsoft Development Tools, Data Storage, Computer Programming Tools

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      PyQt Training Advanced Level

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Application, UI Components, Database Design, Database Management, Databases, User Interface (UI), Data Access, Data Entry, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      PyQt Training Beginner Level

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Interactive Design, Application Development, Application Frameworks, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map

      Skills you'll gain: Design

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Restful API, Java Programming, CI/CD, Model View Controller, MySQL, Spring Boot, Containerization, Databases, Apache Maven, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Application Frameworks, NoSQL, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Design, Docker (Software), Kubernetes

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      Skillshare

      Modern Frontend Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML and CSS, TypeScript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Vue.JS, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Angular, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Application Development, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Digital Painting Specialization

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Digital Design, Design, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Data Management for Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Unified Modeling Language, Data Governance, Data Management, Database Systems, Metadata Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Architecture, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Object Oriented Design

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      Pearson

      SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Management, SQL, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Data Structures

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Android App Development: Vanderbilt University
    • Cleaning, Organizing, and Speeding Up SQL: Coursera
    • Trends and Innovations in Sports Media: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
    • PyQt Training Advanced Level: EDUCBA
    • PyQt Training Beginner Level: EDUCBA
    • MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map: EDUCBA
    • Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment: SkillUp EdTech
    • Modern Frontend Web Development: Skillshare
    • Digital Painting Specialization: Michigan State University

    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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