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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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      Copenhagen Business School

      Sustainable Fashion

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Business Transformation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Innovation, Business Strategies, Sustainability Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Material Handling, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Data Presentation, Productivity, Generative AI, Document Management, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Risk Management Framework, Computer Vision, Microsoft Excel

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Data Security, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Literacy, MySQL, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Store, Data Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence

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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Software Design and Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Visualization, Code Review, Solution Architecture, Software Systems, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Java

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Stakeholder Management, Project Scoping, User Experience Design, Persona Development, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Arizona State University TESOL

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Language Competency, Pedagogy, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies, Enthusiasm, Motivational Skills, Oral Expression, Teaching, Learning Styles, Technology Strategies, Grammar, Language Learning, English Language, Design Elements And Principles, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Visualization, Database Design, MySQL, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, IBM DB2, Tableau Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Data Mining, Data Collection

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Solar Energy Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Cost Estimation, Building Codes, Engineering Calculations, Environment and Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

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      Stanford University

      Organizational Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Networking, Business, Social Sciences, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Learning Theory, Innovation, Negotiation

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      IBM

      IBM Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, User Centered Design, Cloud-Native Computing, React Redux, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Webpack, Application Development, MongoDB, React.js, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Engineering Software

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Drive Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Sustainable Fashion: Copenhagen Business School
    • Generative AI Automation: Vanderbilt University
    • IBM Data Management: IBM
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Software Design and Architecture: University of Alberta
    • Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • Arizona State University TESOL: Arizona State University
    • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
    • Solar Energy Basics: The State University of New York
    • Organizational Analysis : Stanford 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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