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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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      Google Cloud

      Use Data Canvas to Visualize and Design Queries

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Advanced Game Projects, C# Scripting, and Social Features

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android Development, Mobile Development, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Animation and Game Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      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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      Packt

      Build an iOS 16 Coffee Shop App Using SwiftUI And Firebase

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Data Modeling, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, UI Components, Authentications, User Interface (UI), Database Application, Debugging, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo usar las funciones escondidas de Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, Graphic Design, Typography, Content Creation, Creativity, Social Media, Digital Marketing

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • P

      Packt

      Blender to Unreal Engine 5 — 3D Props - Medieval Market

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Customer-Centric Enterprise: Product Lifecycle Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Product Strategy, Product Planning, New Product Development, Product Development, Business Modeling, Business Process Modeling, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Customer Insights

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Créer des visuels Twitter pour entreprises avec PicMonkey

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Brand Awareness, Content Creation, Brand Loyalty, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting Google Kubernetes Engine Production in italiano

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, Authentications, Database Management Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Packt

      Laravel From Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object-Relational Mapping, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Model View Controller, Database Software, Database Management, Network Routing, Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Installation, UI Components

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Use Data Canvas to Visualize and Design Queries: Google Cloud
    • Primeros Pasos con Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code: University of Colorado System
    • Advanced Game Projects, C# Scripting, and Social Features: Packt
    • BigQuery Fundamentals for Redshift Professionals: Google Cloud
    • Build an iOS 16 Coffee Shop App Using SwiftUI And Firebase: Packt
    • Cómo usar las funciones escondidas de Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Blender to Unreal Engine 5 — 3D Props - Medieval Market: Packt
    • Customer-Centric Enterprise: Product Lifecycle Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Créer des visuels Twitter pour entreprises avec PicMonkey: 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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