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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 Project Network

      Rust for Beginners: Building Target Proximity Game

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Rust (Programming Language), Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Software Development, Real Time Data

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Oracle Performance: Exadata, Enterprise Manager Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Scalability, Database Management, Oracle Cloud, Performance Tuning, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, System Monitoring

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Systems Integration - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, User Experience Design, Continuous Delivery, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Computer Interaction, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Agile Methodology, Information Systems, Software Development, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Database Management Systems

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Usability Testing: Techniques and Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Software Testing, Test Planning, UI/UX Research, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Verification And Validation, Human Centered Design, Technical Communication, Risk Management Framework

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Achieving Excellence in GCP Architecting

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Managed Services, Operational Excellence, Disaster Recovery

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Lleva tu resume al siguiente nivel con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Writing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Creative Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Recruitment

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية إنشاء قصة على الانستغرام باستخدام كانفا

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Animations, Creative Design, Video Editing, Content Creation, Video Production

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, People Analytics, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Employee Surveys, Human Resource Strategy, Data Ethics, Real Time Data, Human Resources, User Feedback, Internal Communications, Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Master C# and SQL by Building Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Stored Procedure, Database Management, SQL, Database Development, C# (Programming Language), Application Development, Integration Testing, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Data Access, Document Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      تطوير الالعاب باستخدام برنامج Unity: مدفع الكرات

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, UI Components, Scripting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creá tu primer UI Kit en Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, Style Guides, Prototyping, Typography

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer une présentation de marché cible avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Customer Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Materials, Target Audience, Market Analysis, Marketing, Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Rust for Beginners: Building Target Proximity Game: Coursera Project Network
    • Oracle Performance: Exadata, Enterprise Manager Mastery: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Systems Integration - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
    • Mastering Usability Testing: Techniques and Best Practices: Board Infinity
    • Achieving Excellence in GCP Architecting: LearnKartS
    • Lleva tu resume al siguiente nivel con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • كيفية إنشاء قصة على الانستغرام باستخدام كانفا: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Master C# and SQL by Building Applications: Packt
    • تطوير الالعاب باستخدام برنامج Unity: مدفع الكرات: 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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