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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing Automation with AI and HubSpot: Plan to Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Prompt Engineering, Dashboard, Marketing Analytics, HubSpot CRM, Campaign Management, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Workflow Management, ChatGPT, MarTech, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Securing AI and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Anomaly Detection, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Threat Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Security Testing, Data Synthesis, Data Quality, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      AZ-305 Designing MS Azure Infrastructure Solutions Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Authorization (Computing), Microsoft SQL Servers, Relational Databases, Database Management, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Virtual Machines, Active Directory, Data Security, Data Migration, Data Storage, Firewall, Data Integration

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improve your productivity and performance with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Graphic Design, Journals, Productivity, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Networking Basics v01.01.00s

      Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Team Management, Technical Documentation, Content Development and Management, Document Management, Content Management, Data Management, Cloud Platforms

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENCOR (350-401)

      Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, TCP/IP, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Authentications, System Configuration, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Database Integration and Management

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Microsoft Copilot, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Transaction Processing, Data Modeling, Data Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Environmental Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Science, Waste Minimization, Building Design, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Orchestrating Whole Classroom Discussion

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Discussion Facilitation, Instructing, Classroom Management, Teaching, Goal Setting, Interrigatories, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea diseños y prototipos de alta fidelidad en Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, UI Components, Usability, Prototyping, Mockups

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Preview
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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Replit and Ghostwriter

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Productivity, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, File Management, Computer Programming

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Marketing Automation with AI and HubSpot: Plan to Execution: Coursera Project Network
    • Securing AI and Advanced Topics: Johns Hopkins University
    • AZ-305 Designing MS Azure Infrastructure Solutions Exam Prep: SkillUp EdTech
    • Improve your productivity and performance with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • AWS Networking Basics v01.01.00s: Amazon Web Services
    • How To Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence: Coursera Project Network
    • Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENCOR (350-401): Packt
    • Database Integration and Management: Microsoft
    • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Orchestrating Whole Classroom Discussion: University of Pennsylvania

    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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