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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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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: EDA Explained

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer-Aided Design, Embedded Systems, Engineering Design Process, Environmental Issue, Automation, Design Software, Engineering, Software Development Tools, Emerging Technologies, Design, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Turbocharge Logos: Boost Productivity in Adobe Illustrator

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Design Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software

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      Northeastern University

      Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Javascript, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Usability, Semantic Web, Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Logo Design, ChatGPT, Video Production, Storyboarding, Video Editing, Brand Strategy, Branding, Generative AI, Motion Graphics, Brand Marketing, Canva (Software), Animations, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Scripting, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Marketing

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      GraphQL Fundamentals–Design APIs,Schema,Frontend Integration

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Data Architecture, Web Applications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Functional Design, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Verification And Validation

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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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      Board Infinity

      Modern Web Development: Advanced HTML & CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Angular, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, React Redux, Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, React.js, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Analytics and SEO, Semantic Web, Performance Tuning, Web Development, UI Components, Web Content

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development, Collaboration

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design and Development, React.js, Front-End Web Development, Wireframing, Application Deployment, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Javascript

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Agile Meets Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, User Research, Agile Software Development, Product Improvement, Persona Development, User Centered Design, Innovation, Storytelling, Software Development, Product Management, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Core Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Software Architecture, Data Structures, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Debugging, Web Development, File Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: EDA Explained: Siemens
    • Turbocharge Logos: Boost Productivity in Adobe Illustrator: Skillshare
    • Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 1: Northeastern University
    • AI for Business: Branding, Creative Content, and Marketing: Skillshare
    • GraphQL Fundamentals–Design APIs,Schema,Frontend Integration: Board Infinity
    • Systems Engineering: MathWorks
    • Conflict Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Modern Web Development: Advanced HTML & CSS: Board Infinity
    • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 2: Northeastern 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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