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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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      H2O.ai

      H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 2

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Processing, Data Transformation, Verification And Validation, Data Quality, Feature Engineering, Performance Tuning, User Interface (UI)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Looker Developer - Qwik Start

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Database Design, Query Languages, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Dreamweaver for Beginners: User Centric Web Design

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Interaction Design, Usability, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Adobe Photoshop, Figma (Design Software)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Typescript in React: Higher Order Components

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, React.js, UI Components, Javascript, Software Design Patterns

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Concepts of Heavy Lifting

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Hydraulics, Construction, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Equipment Design, Civil Engineering, Engineering Practices, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Estimation, Safety Assurance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear Presentaciones Interactivas con Microsoft PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Animations, Multimedia, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Interactive Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process en Français

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Microservices, Network Architecture, CI/CD, Service Level, Service Level Agreement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Restful API, API Design, DevOps, Cloud Storage, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Scalability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      JavaScript DOM - Interactive and Dynamic Web Pages

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Animations, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Foundations of Usability Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Human Centered Design, Software Testing, User Experience, Risk Management Framework, User Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Database, Big Data, and DevOps Services in GCP

      Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Real Time Data, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, CI/CD, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Databases, Containerization, Data Processing, DevOps, Scalability, Cloud Storage, Solution Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Advanced JavaScript 3: Objects, Collections, Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Web Development, Performance Tuning

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Solidity Advanced: Secure Smart Contracts & DApp Development

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Design Patterns, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, Transaction Processing, System Programming, Scalability, Identity and Access Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 2: H2O.ai
    • Looker Developer - Qwik Start: Google Cloud
    • Adobe Dreamweaver for Beginners: User Centric Web Design: Coursera Project Network
    • Typescript in React: Higher Order Components: Coursera Project Network
    • Concepts of Heavy Lifting: L&T EduTech
    • Crear Presentaciones Interactivas con Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process en Français: Google Cloud
    • JavaScript DOM - Interactive and Dynamic Web Pages: Packt
    • Foundations of Usability Testing: Board Infinity
    • Database, Big Data, and DevOps Services in GCP: LearnKartS

    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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