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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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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      NIIT

      Frontend Development using React

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JSON, HTML and CSS, React.js, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Ajax, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unit Testing, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Mobile Development, JavaScript Frameworks

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Advanced Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Modeling, Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard, Performance Tuning, Technical Analysis, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Market Data, Data Presentation, Investment Banking, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, R Programming, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Sociology, Human Machine Interfaces, Data Collection, Machine Learning Methods, Behavioral Economics, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Modeling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Electric Power Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Innovation, Environment, Environmental Science, Transportation Operations, Environmental Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechanical Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Research kitchen

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Research, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Collaborative Software, User Flows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Spring Framework for Java Development

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Security, Java, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Development Environment, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Maven, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Tableau Software, Analytics, Health Technology, Data Management, Clinical Trials, Telehealth, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Health Care, Big Data

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Equipment Design, Production Process, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Operations, Electrical Safety, Safety Assurance, Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Construction Management Industry and Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Construction Engineering, Commercial Construction, Architecture and Construction, Leadership and Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Engineering Management, Construction Estimating, Project Management, Team Management, Feasibility Studies, Leadership, Contract Management, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Coordinating, Building Codes, Organizational Structure, Oral Expression

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Tables, Data & Networking in iOS

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Swift Programming, Data Storage, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, UI Components, Network Protocols

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      More on Change and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Business Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Political Sciences, Design, Product Design, Packaging and Labeling, Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Frontend Development using React: NIIT
    • Advanced Tableau: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation: L&T EduTech
    • Research kitchen: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma: Coursera
    • Spring Framework for Java Development: SkillUp EdTech
    • Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions: Imperial College London
    • Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging: Arizona State University
    • The Construction Management Industry and Profession: University of Maryland, College Park

    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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