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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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      Simplilearn

      LangChain and Workflow Design Course

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Application Development, Virtual Environment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Logo Animation Principles for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Adobe After Effects, Logo Design, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Video Editing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, React Redux, React.js, Restful API, MongoDB, Server Side, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Database Design, Ajax, Back-End Web Development, Database Application, Authentications, Debugging, NoSQL, Front-End Web Development, Databases, Relational Databases, JSON, Web Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Create Easy Instagram Reels with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, Photo Editing, Workflow Management, Web Analytics, Marketing Psychology, Graphic and Visual Design, Performance Metric, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Video Production, Design, Content Strategy, Photography, Video Editing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Copywriting

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      UX Research and Information Architecture 

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Design Research, Qualitative Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Surveys, Usability Testing, Persona Development, Interviewing Skills, Survey Creation, Tree Maps

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Learning Theory, Problem Solving

      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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedding Sensors and Motors

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Machine Controls, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Process Control, Hardware Design, Three-Phase, Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power, Medical Equipment and Technology, Torque (Physics), Basic Electrical Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical and Computer Engineering

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Styling with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Content, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Information Architecture, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Verification And Validation, File Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Database Management, Database Application, Query Languages

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Data Management, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • LangChain and Workflow Design Course: Simplilearn
    • Logo Animation Principles for Beginners: Skillshare
    • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
    • Create Easy Instagram Reels with Canva: Skillshare
    • UX Research and Information Architecture : IBM
    • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
    • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder
    • XHTML - Styling with CSS: EDUCBA
    • XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College: EDUCBA

    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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