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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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      Rice University

      The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design a pitch deck with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Product Demonstration, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Sales Presentations, Marketing Collateral, Project Schedules, Value Propositions, Sales Presentation, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Team Oriented, Entrepreneurship

      4.7
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EIT Digital

      Quantitative Formal Modeling and Worst-Case Performance Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Testing, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Dataflow, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory

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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The History of Rocket Science

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, International Relations, World History, Physical Science, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Organizational Concepts and Language

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Strategy, Marketing, Business Communication, Organizational Structure, Financial Accounting, Product Lifecycle Management, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Innovation

      4.9
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      HTML & CSS Crash Course

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File Management, Web Design, Web Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Secure Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Threat Modeling, API Design, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Process Driven Development, Agile Product Development

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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Visualization Software, User Centered Design, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, User Research, Design Elements And Principles, Usability Testing, Color Theory

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Western Australia

      Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Planning, Diversity Awareness, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Strategy, Mitigation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introducción al HTML5

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Usability, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content, Verification And Validation

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Energy Management for IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Software, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, System Monitoring, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Environmental Issue, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data, Digital Communications, Prototyping

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      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Advanced Java

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Microservices, Web Services, Restful API, Spring Framework, Java, Java Programming, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Apache Tomcat, Systems Architecture, Back-End Web Development, Service Oriented Architecture, Server Side

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
    • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Quantitative Formal Modeling and Worst-Case Performance Analysis: EIT Digital
    • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
    • Organizational Concepts and Language: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • HTML & CSS Crash Course: Scrimba
    • Secure Software Development: Packt
    • Fundamentals of Data Visualization: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy: University of Western Australia
    • Introducción al HTML5: University of Michigan

    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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