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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Databricks Mosaic AI

      Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Real Time Data, Automation, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      AWS Cloud for Data and Database Migration

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Data Migration, Amazon Redshift, Oracle Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, NoSQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Management, Data Import/Export, Relational Databases, Amazon S3, Solution Architecture, MySQL, Scalability, Cloud Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimiza tu cuenta de negocio en Instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Graphic Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      C# and Unity by Example — 20+ Mini Game Development Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Programming Principles, Scripting, Animations

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Secure SD Branch

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Disaster Recovery, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Threat Detection, Network Architecture, Security Management, Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Security Controls, Network Troubleshooting, Wide Area Networks, Network Routing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for AWS: AI-Driven Cloud Automation & Scaling

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Performance Tuning, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Platform Product Development

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Cloud Applications, Functional Testing, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Project Documentation, Application Security, ServiceNow, Cloud Platforms, Salesforce

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Asset Manipulation and Environment Detailing in UE5

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C and C++, Computer Programming, Game Design, Unity Engine, Programming Principles, Unreal Engine, Scripting Languages

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Primeros Pasos con Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Editing, Writing, Document Management, Multimedia, Entrepreneurship, Productivity Software, Office Administration, Photography, Graphic Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      BigQuery Fundamentals for Redshift Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Redshift, SQL, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Data Architecture, Data Modeling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Gestalte deinen virtuellen Klassenzimmer mit Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Virtual Environment, Design Software, Collaborative Software, Developing Training Materials, Teaching, Collaboration, Content Creation, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Databricks Mosaic AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • AWS Cloud for Data and Database Migration: Edureka
    • Optimiza tu cuenta de negocio en Instagram: Coursera Project Network
    • C# and Unity by Example — 20+ Mini Game Development Projects: Packt
    • Secure SD Branch: LearnQuest
    • GenAI for AWS: AI-Driven Cloud Automation & Scaling: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Platform Product Development: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Advanced Asset Manipulation and Environment Detailing in UE5: Packt
    • Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code: University of Colorado System
    • Primeros Pasos con Microsoft Word: Coursera Project 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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