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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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      Board Infinity

      GraphQL Fundamentals–Design APIs,Schema,Frontend Integration

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Data Architecture, Web Applications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Modern Web Development: Advanced HTML & CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Angular, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, React Redux, Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, React.js, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Analytics and SEO, Semantic Web, Performance Tuning, Web Development, UI Components, Web Content

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Agile Meets Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, User Research, Agile Software Development, Product Improvement, Persona Development, User Centered Design, Innovation, Storytelling, Software Development, Product Management, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Management, Capacity Planning, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Inventory Management System, Process Flow Diagrams, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Process Controls, Resource Utilization

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

      Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Design, Technical Drawing, Software Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Technical Design, Mechanical Engineering

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      PyQt Training Intermediate Level

      Skills you'll gain: Graphical Tools, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Database Design, Decision Support Systems, Database Development, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Business Analytics, Dashboard, SQL, Business Process Management, Oracle Databases, MicroStrategy, Performance Measurement, Data Governance, Data Modeling

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Coding User Interfaces with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, User Story, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Development Testing, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Stored Procedure, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Data Integration, Database Management, Databases, Data Maintenance, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Data Management

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Conceptual Design, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Communication, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Semiconductors, Engineering Design Process, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Practical - Styling with XHTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, UI Components, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Information Architecture, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Debugging, Semantic Web, Interactive Design, Verification And Validation, Software Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • GraphQL Fundamentals–Design APIs,Schema,Frontend Integration: Board Infinity
    • Modern Web Development: Advanced HTML & CSS: Board Infinity
    • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • Introduction to Operations Management: University of Pennsylvania
    • SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education: Dassault Systèmes
    • PyQt Training Intermediate Level: EDUCBA
    • Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence: University of Colorado System
    • Coding User Interfaces with AI: University of Virginia
    • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
    • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions

    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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