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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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      University of California, Davis

      Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environment Health And Safety, Safety Assurance, Engineering Practices, Accident Prevention, Equipment Design, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Architecture, Technical Management, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Retention, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, 3D Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Psychological Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empathy, Courage, Empowerment, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Teamwork, Innovation, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications

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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Object-Oriented Programming Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Distributed Computing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Market Research and Competitive Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Development, Product Strategy, Data Analysis, AI Personalization, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      UX: Research Process

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Interviewing Skills, Wireframing, Content Creation, Storytelling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      计算机操作系统

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Systems, File Systems, OS Process Management, Software Systems, Computer Science, System Design and Implementation, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices, Virtual Machines, Algorithms, Human Computer Interaction

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea piezas para redes sociales usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Social Media, Content Creation, Creative Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Instagram, Design Elements And Principles, Editing, Photo Editing, Branding, Marketing, Video Editing

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Fundamentos, Verilog y FPGA

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, Engineering Design Process, Embedded Systems, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Avatar Psychology for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Design, Animation and Game Design, User Experience Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity: University of California, Davis
    • Real-World Engineering Management: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures: Dartmouth College
    • Psychological Safety: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Object-Oriented Programming Concepts: LearnQuest
    • Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Microsoft
    • UX: Research Process: Packt
    • 计算机操作系统: Nanjing University
    • Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP: Coursera Project Network
    • Crea piezas para redes sociales usando Canva: Coursera Project Network

    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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