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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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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential

      Skills you'll gain:

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Power Electronics, Verification And Validation, Embedded Software, UI/UX Research, Machine Learning Algorithms, Human Computer Interaction, Persona (User Experience), Failure Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Documentation, Internet Of Things, User Interface (UI), Machine Controls, Embedded Systems

      Credit offered

      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      HEC Paris

      Leading Innovation With Creativity University Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Active Listening, Creativity, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Intellectual Property, Talent Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Ideation, Self-Awareness, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Strategic Thinking

      University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud에서 생성형 AI를 사용한 웹사이트 현대화

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Web Content, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, User Experience Design, Image Analysis, Content Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Building a Real-World Data Science Solution

      Skills you'll gain:

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Master of Science in Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain:

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Management

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax, Global Marketing

      Credit offered

      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering

      Skills you'll gain:

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Test Automation, Software Testing, Agile Project Management, Version Control, Usability, Agile Software Development, Continuous Integration, Unified Modeling Language, Test Driven Development (TDD), Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Architecture, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, System Requirements

      Credit offered

      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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      University of London

      Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, React Native, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Git (Version Control System), Event-Driven Programming, Network Security, Web Applications, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Combinatorics, Database Design, Web Development, Generative AI, Usability Testing

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Coursera

      Data Visualization with Tableau and Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain:

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Maestría en Ingeniería de Software

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Test Automation, Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Deployment, Process Analysis, Dashboard, Cost Estimation, Game Design, Agile Project Management, API Design, Ideation, Internet Of Things, Security Requirements Analysis, Angular, Microservices, Software As A Service, Android Jetpack, Test Planning, Maintainability, Software Architecture

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

    • Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential: Siemens
    • Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leading Innovation With Creativity University Certificate: HEC Paris
    • Google Cloud에서 생성형 AI를 사용한 웹사이트 현대화: Google Cloud
    • Building a Real-World Data Science Solution : Coursera
    • Master of Science in Information Systems: Northeastern University
    • Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Management: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering: Northeastern University
    • Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: University of London

    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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