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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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      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Style Guides, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Typography, Collaborative Software, Animations, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Usability Testing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Management

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Peer Review, Intercultural Competence, Social Skills, Mediation, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Management, Diversity Awareness, Cooperation, Negotiation, Employee Engagement, Teamwork, Recognizing Others, Assertiveness, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Collaborative Software, Mockups, Wireframing, User Flows, Data Import/Export

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Conceptual Design, Project Management, Product Development, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Manufacturing and Production, Product Design, Product Management, Data Management, Design and Product, Design Software, Risk Management, Engineering, Internet Of Things, Time Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Canva Design Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Style Guides, Brand Strategy, Branding, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Digital Design, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Design Software, Infographics, Photo Editing, Animations, Video Editing, Multimedia

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components

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

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics and SEO, Lead Generation, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Logo Design For Versatility: How Big Brands Have Adapted

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Branding, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Marketing Design, Design Strategies, Creative Design

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      Logo Design: From Concept to Client-Approved Work

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Typography, Motion Graphics, Oral Expression, Adobe Creative Cloud, Branding, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Brand Strategy, Creative Design, Design Software, Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Design, Marketing Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Typography, Style Guides, Brand Strategy, Branding, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Competitive Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Ideation, Digital Design, Color Theory, Market Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Iconic Logo Design: Brainstorm & Refine Unique Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Oral Expression, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Creativity, Design Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Color Theory, File Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations: Skillshare
    • Conflict Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff: Skillshare
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing: Siemens
    • Canva Design Essentials: Skillshare
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components: Skillshare
    • Marketing Digital: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Logo Design For Versatility: How Big Brands Have Adapted: Skillshare
    • Logo Design: From Concept to Client-Approved Work: Skillshare
    • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity: Skillshare

    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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