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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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      University of Michigan

      Statistics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Box Plots, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Python Programming

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI Course in Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Prototyping, Software Design, Generative AI, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, Prompt Engineering, Mockups, Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Engineering

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      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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      Berklee

      Music Education for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Collaboration, Music Performance, Empowerment, Classroom Management, Teaching, Oral Expression, Media Production, World Music, Peer Review, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Editing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      AI Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Human Machine Interfaces, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Usability, Data Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Market Opportunities, Project Management, Product Design, Product Management, Data Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Engineering, Architectural Design, Thermal Management, Building Design, Environment and Resource Management, Human Factors, Environmental Engineering, Design Strategies, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Physics

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Project Coordination, Construction, Architectural Design, Building Design, Computer-Aided Design, Collaborative Software, Architectural Drawing, Construction Management, Collaboration, Engineering Documentation, 3D Modeling, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Adobe InDesign: Collaborative Design & Workflow Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Style Guides, Document Management, File Management, Design Reviews, User Feedback, Branding, Version Control

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Technical Communication, Collaboration, Empathy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced CSS Techniques & Responsive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, UI Components, Typography

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Statistics with Python: University of Michigan
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing: Siemens
    • Generative AI Course in Software Design: Simplilearn
    • Branding: The Creative Journey: IE Business School
    • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Music Education for Teachers: Berklee
    • AI Product Management: Duke University
    • Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design: University of Pennsylvania
    • BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Adobe InDesign: Collaborative Design & Workflow Mastery: Coursera Instructor Network

    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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