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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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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Learning to Teach Online

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Planning, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Digital Communications, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      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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      Skillshare

      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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      Skillshare

      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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      IIT Bombay

      Design Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Prototyping, Solution Design, User Research, User Experience Design, Product Design, Scalability, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Ideation, User Centered Design, User Feedback, Product Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Oriented, Usability Testing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Investment and Portfolio Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Finance, Performance Measurement, Investments, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Peer Review, Performance Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Management, Benchmarking, Futures Exchange, Risk Appetite, Market Dynamics

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Photo Editing, Web Analytics, Marketing Psychology, Graphic and Visual Design, Performance Metric, Marketing Design, Design, Photography, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      IT Systems Design and Analysis 

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Database Design, IT Management, Data Modeling, Systems Architecture, Process Design, Business Analysis, Business Technologies, Process Flow Diagrams, Information Technology, Business Process Modeling, Prototyping, Computer Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, Business Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Usability, UI Components, User Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Style Guides

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Three-Phase, Power Electronics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electrical Power, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Hardware

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing

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

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      IE Business School

      Branding: The Creative Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Customer experience strategy (CX), Storytelling, Advertising, Logo Design, Content Marketing, Brand Management, Value Propositions, Brand Awareness, Production Planning, Customer experience improvement, Content Creation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Journalism, Creativity, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity: Skillshare
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff: Skillshare
    • Canva Design Essentials: Skillshare
    • Design Thinking and Innovation: IIT Bombay
    • Investment and Portfolio Management: Rice University
    • Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks: Skillshare
    • IT Systems Design and Analysis : SkillUp EdTech
    • Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch: Coursera
    • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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