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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Simulations, Human Computer Interaction, File Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Material Jetting and Stereolithography

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Experimentation, Prototyping, Laboratory Equipment, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google UX Design (DE)

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Adobe XD, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Web Design, Usability Testing, Design Reviews, Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Wireframing, User Research, UI/UX Strategy, User Story, Presentations, Human Factors, User Centered Design, Ideation, Human Centered Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Intercultural Competence, Pedagogy, Culture, Curriculum Planning, Cultural Diversity, Psychological Evaluations, Research Methodologies, International Relations, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Student-Centred Learning, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Real Time Data, System Requirements, Software Systems, Software Design, Internet Of Things, Software Development, System Programming, Technical Design, Engineering Software, Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis, Image Analysis, Cloud-Based Integration, Algorithms, Computer Vision, Cryptography, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      AWS AI Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AWS SageMaker, Generative AI, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Data Store, Amazon S3, Data Wrangling

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Introduction to Strategic Brand Management

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Strategic Marketing, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, New Business Development, Business Valuation, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, B2B Sales, Business-To-Consumer, Target Audience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      工程資訊管理 BIM 基礎

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Architecture and Construction, Computer-Aided Design, Construction Management, 3D Modeling, Information Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Working with Data in iOS

      Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Restful API, JSON, Swift Programming, API Design, Mobile Development, Database Application, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Storage, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Change Management, Design Thinking, Innovation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer experience strategy (CX), Hospitality, Personalized Service, Hotel Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Feasibility Studies, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Analysis, Digital Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      إدارة شركات المستقبل

      Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Organizational Change, Goal Setting, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Professional Development, Change Management, Motivational Skills, Personal Development, Leadership Studies, Coordinating, People Management, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Leadership, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Physical Therapy, Mechanics, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Anatomy, User Feedback, Rehabilitation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Material Jetting and Stereolithography: Arizona State University
    • Google UX Design (DE): Google
    • THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE): Universitat de Barcelona
    • Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT: EIT Digital
    • AWS AI Practitioner: LearnKartS
    • Introduction to Strategic Brand Management: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • 工程資訊管理 BIM 基礎: National Taiwan University
    • Working with Data in iOS: Meta
    • Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management : Starweaver

    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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