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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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      Simplilearn

      Figma Micro Interaction Design Training

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, User Experience, Figma (Design Software), Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Animations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Foundations of Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Project Planning, Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Communication Planning, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      User Experience Design and Testing Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Quality Assurance, User Research, Information Architecture, Wireframing, Style Guides, React Native

      Build toward a degree

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Email Marketing, Target Audience

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Microsoft Windows, Technical Communication, Linux, Virtual Machines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Entry, Consolidation, Productivity Software, Automation, Business Modeling, Data Integrity, Financial Modeling, File Management, Business Reporting

      4.9
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Software Design and Architecture

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

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Design of Experiments

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Scientific Methods, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Analysis, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Variance Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Product Ideation, Design, and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Product Management, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Target Market, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Product Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Business Valuation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Responsive Web Design, Graphic Design, Adobe XD, Motion Graphics, Adobe InDesign, Typography, Style Guides, Multimedia, Visual Design, Wireframing, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Color Matching, Color Theory, Animations, Creative Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      User Experience Design and Testing Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Story, Requirements Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Brainstorming, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Prioritization, Innovation, Prioritization, Project Design, User Feedback, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Open Mindset, Creative Problem-Solving, Design and Product, User Research, Growth Mindedness, User Experience, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Creativity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Figma Micro Interaction Design Training: Simplilearn
    • Foundations of Project Management: Google
    • User Experience Design and Testing Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University
    • Software Design and Architecture: University of Alberta
    • Design of Experiments: Arizona State University
    • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications: Skillshare

    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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