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      University of California, Irvine

      Initiating and Planning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Coordination, Organizational Structure, Influencing

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Lifecycle

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Engineering Software, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Program Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Requirements Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, UI Components, Software Design, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, File Management, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Data Management

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for UX Designers

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Wireframing, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), Human Computer Interaction, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Artificial Intelligence, Persona Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Virtual Teams, Social Skills, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Value and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Revenue Recognition, Organizational Structure, Governance, Financial Statements, Agile Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Project Closure, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Cash Flows, Change Management, Financial Accounting, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Financial Statement Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Image Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Generative AI, File Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Editing, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithmic Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Test Engineering, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Design Strategies

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

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      Google

      From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Digital Advertising, Brand Awareness, Advertising, Target Audience

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

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      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Occupational Safety And Health, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, Business Risk Management

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Tensorflow, Verification And Validation, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Executive Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Management Training And Development, Organizational Leadership, Data Strategy, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Project Implementation, Team Building, Project Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine
    • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
    • GenAI for UX Designers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success: IBM
    • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Image Editing: Adobe
    • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
    • From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online: Google
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI

    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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    Frequently Asked Questions about Instructional Design

    Top courses include Instructional Design Foundations and Applications from the University of Illinois and An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD) from the University of Michigan as well. These programs cover learning theory, course planning, digital pedagogy, and technology tools for designing engaging learning experiences.‎

    Yes. Many instructional design courses offer a free audit option. You can access video lectures and readings at no cost. If you want to complete assessments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to design learning objectives, structure courses, select appropriate media and tools, and evaluate learning outcomes. Many courses also include frameworks like ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).‎

    Not necessarily. While experience in education or training can be helpful, many courses are beginner-friendly and provide a strong foundation for anyone interested in creating effective learning experiences.‎

    Yes. Instructional design is a growing field across education, corporate training, government, and nonprofits. Coursera courses can help you build job-ready skills, create a portfolio of work, and earn certificates that demonstrate your ability to design engaging and effective learning materials.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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