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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

      Deploy and Test a Visual Inspection AI Cosmetic Anomaly Detection Solution

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Image Analysis, Cloud Computing, Predictive Analytics, Computer Vision

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Automation with Ansible: Web Server Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Nginx, Web Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Application Deployment, Linux Servers, CI/CD, Servers, Scalability, Service Management, Verification And Validation

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Connect Flows Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Self Service Technologies, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Workflow Management, Process Design, Personalized Service, Cost Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Mapping the Mission: User Personas & Journey Design in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Strategy, Customer Insights

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building and Pitching Marketing Campaigns in Tech Industries

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Operations Management, Technical Management, Business Communication, Media Planning, Loyalty Programs, Sales Management, Technology Strategies, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Return On Investment, Revenue Forecasting, Marketing Strategies, Advertising Sales, Brand Management, Presentations, Forecasting

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      تطوير الألعاب باستخدام محرك Unity: 2D لعبة القفز على المنصات

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, User Interface (UI)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Scaling E-Commerce with Kubernetes: Deploy Web Apps

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, DevOps, Application Deployment, Scalability, YAML, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Fudan University

      网络游戏设计与开发毕业项目

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, Game Design, Application Deployment, Android (Operating System), Back-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Data Analysis Software, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Platforms, User Interface (UI)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Build Real-World Websites Using HTML5, CSS3, Sass and more

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Web Development, LESS, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Hosting, Web Development Tools, Animations, Typography

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      لوسائط الرقمية واستراتيجيات التسويق

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية إضافة نماذج تنظيمية في تطبيق تريلو

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Project Management, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Django with Tailwind CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Model View Controller, Authentications, Chart.js, Data Import/Export, Web Development, Data Modeling, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Javascript, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Deploy and Test a Visual Inspection AI Cosmetic Anomaly Detection Solution: Google Cloud
    • Automation with Ansible: Web Server Deployment: Coursera Project Network
    • Amazon Connect Flows Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
    • Mapping the Mission: User Personas & Journey Design in Figma: Coursera
    • Building and Pitching Marketing Campaigns in Tech Industries: University of Colorado Boulder
    • تطوير الألعاب باستخدام محرك Unity: 2D لعبة القفز على المنصات: Coursera Project Network
    • Scaling E-Commerce with Kubernetes: Deploy Web Apps: Coursera Project Network
    • 网络游戏设计与开发毕业项目: Fudan University
    • Build Real-World Websites Using HTML5, CSS3, Sass and more: Packt
    • لوسائط الرقمية واستراتيجيات التسويق: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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