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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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      Google

      Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Online Advertising, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing, Campaign Management

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Simulations, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, Technical Design, Thermal Management, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process

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      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Emerging Technologies

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Foundations of Virtual Instruction

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Understanding User Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Cloud Management, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Firewall

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Health Policy, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Health Care, Statistical Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Business of Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Operations Management, Health Disparities, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Performance Improvement, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Pedagogy, English Language, Instructional Strategies, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Learning Theory, Grammar

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Radiology, Image Analysis, Data Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Analysis, Data Manipulation, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Psychology, Network Analysis, R Programming, Data Processing, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Scientific Visualization, Statistics

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Video Game Development, Software Development, Programming Principles, Software Design, Game Design, Computer Programming, Animation and Game Design, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Programming with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, JSON, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Program Development, Front-End Web Development, Functional Design

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce: Google
    • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
    • Foundations of Virtual Instruction : University of California, Irvine
    • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
    • Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation: Google Cloud
    • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
    • Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition: Arizona State University
    • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University

    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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