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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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      IBM

      Developing Mobile Apps with React Native

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, React Redux, React.js, Javascript, Flutter (Software), Ajax, User Interface (UI), Debugging, iOS Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Android Development, Cross Platform Development, UI/UX Strategy, Application Development, Apple iOS, Front-End Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, JSON, Web Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Design Thinking for Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Business Transformation, Process Design, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, User Research, User Feedback, Problem Solving, Business, Empathy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Concision, Productivity, Business Writing, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility

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      381 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Survey Creation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Sampling (Statistics), Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Statistical Methods, Presentations, Research Reports, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Proposal Writing, Market Analysis, Surveys, Report Writing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      HTML and CSS in depth

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Software Testing, Semantic Web, Animations, Debugging, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Server Side, Data Validation

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Decision Making, Digital Communications, Virtual Environment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google AR & VR

      Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Mobile Development Tools, User Experience, Computer Vision, User Interface (UI), Computer Hardware, Real Time Data

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Information​ ​Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Business Systems, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, IT Management, Organizational Change, Business Analysis, Change Management, Business Technologies, Process Analysis, Technology Strategies, Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Transformation, Project Management, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Ideation, Solution Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAP

      SAP Professional Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Enterprise Resource Planning, Consulting, SAP Applications, Business Consulting, Technical Consulting, Project Implementation, Business Technologies, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Waterfall Methodology, System Implementation, Business Transformation, Presentations

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      949 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Databases for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Database Theory, Big Data, Databases, MongoDB, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Database Application, Transaction Processing, Data Validation

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Data Analytics for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Business Analytics, Analytics, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Databases, Organizational Structure, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Storage, Data Access, Cloud Computing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Developing Mobile Apps with React Native: IBM
    • Design Thinking for Innovators: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks: Google
    • Market Research: University of California, Davis
    • HTML and CSS in depth: Meta
    • Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore: Google AR & VR
    • Information​ ​Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner: Google
    • SAP Professional Fundamentals: SAP

    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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