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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 Cloud

      Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Dashboard, Billing, Billing Systems, Cost Management, Resource Management, Google Sheets, Expense Management, Cloud Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Organizational Structure, Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear un panel de inspiración para su marca con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Marketing Collateral, Brand Management, Account Management, Marketing Communications

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Formation Flying and Control Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Métodos de enseñanza temprana de matemáticas y ciencias

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Diversity Awareness, Mathematics Education, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Parent Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Scientific Methods

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep AZ-120: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, SAP Applications, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, IT Automation, Data Storage Technologies, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, IT Infrastructure, Data Migration, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      UE5: Beginner’s Guide to Building a 3D Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), UI Components, Animation and Game Design, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Scalability, Development Environment, Color Theory, Performance Tuning, Game Design, Simulations, Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Lex Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Software Architecture, Technical Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Responsive UI Design for Modern Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Front-End Web Development, Usability, UI Components, Mobile Development, Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Performance Tuning, Typography, Web Development Tools

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cucumber BDD Made Easy + Automation Framework Design

      Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Behavior-Driven Development, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Automation, JUnit, Apache Maven, Test Case, Scenario Testing, Java Programming, Maintainability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Database Application

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      LLMs as Operating Systems: Agent Memory

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, System Design and Implementation, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Record Keeping

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Leeds

      Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Operations Research, Production Planning, Graph Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Network Planning And Design, Complex Problem Solving, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Cryptography

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs en Español: Google Cloud
    • Crear un panel de inspiración para su marca con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Spacecraft Formation Flying and Control Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Métodos de enseñanza temprana de matemáticas y ciencias: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Exam Prep AZ-120: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty: Whizlabs
    • UE5: Beginner’s Guide to Building a 3D Environment: Packt
    • Amazon Lex Getting Started: Amazon Web Services
    • Mastering Responsive UI Design for Modern Web Development: Board Infinity
    • Cucumber BDD Made Easy + Automation Framework Design: Packt
    • Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++: Packt

    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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