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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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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to UI Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Design, Human Centered Design, Design Elements And Principles, User Research, Prototyping

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Relational Databases, Statistical Analysis, Dashboard, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Stored Procedure, Statistical Methods, Web Scraping, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Visual Elements of User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Usability, UI Components, Interaction Design, Design Elements And Principles, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Typography

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Market Research, Product Development, Product Design, Corporate Communications, User Research, User Feedback, Customer Insights

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Character Design for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Creative Design, Technical Design, Storytelling, 3D Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      998 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Gamification

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Design Thinking, Project Design, Design Elements And Principles, Motivational Skills, Experience Design, Human Learning, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Behavior Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Customer Engagement, Marketing

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, Shiny (R Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, SQL, Rmarkdown, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization Software, Relational Databases, Leaflet (Software), IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation

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      4.7
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI-Powered Software and System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, Database Management, Software Systems, System Design and Implementation, Configuration Management, Data Import/Export, Software Engineering, Database Design, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Grammar, Language Learning, English Language

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Design Specifications, Laboratory Experience, Thermal Management, Schematic Diagrams, Development Environment

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, GitHub, Software Architecture, Flask (Web Framework), Bash (Scripting Language), Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Design, Software Engineering, Shell Script, Web Applications, Linux, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Jupyter, Web Scraping, Python Programming

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Logo Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Digital Design, Design, Creative Design, Photo Editing, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, Art History

      4.7
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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

    • Introduction to UI Design: University of Minnesota
    • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
    • Visual Elements of User Interface Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship: The University of Sydney
    • Character Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
    • Gamification: University of Pennsylvania
    • IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R: IBM
    • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
    • Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment: Arizona State University
    • Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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