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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 Colorado Boulder

      Power Electronics Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Power Electronics, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Computer Displays, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Electronic Systems, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Debugging, Artificial Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, USB, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electronics, Deep Learning, Electronics Engineering

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      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of No-Code AI for Real-World Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, No-Code Development, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Business Solutions, Machine Learning, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Usability, User Experience Design, Application Design, Generative AI, Business Analytics, Application Deployment, Scalability, Data Validation, Dashboard, Compliance Management, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Professional Cloud Network Engineer 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Firewall, Network Security, Virtual Machines

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Cloud Spanner 이해하기

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Database Management, Cloud Storage, Database Design, Query Languages, Transaction Processing, Terraform, Data Migration, Disaster Recovery, Authentications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Developing a Google SRE Culture - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Service Level, Continuous Integration, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Change Management, Design Thinking, Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Prototyping

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Application Developers - Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Application Design, Application Development, Software Architecture, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Finalizing, Rendering & Advanced Lighting

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Color Theory

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Serial Peripheral Interface, 3D Assets, USB, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Debugging, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, User Research, Internet Of Things, Power Electronics, Process Control, Real-Time Operating Systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Debugging, Persona (User Experience), Failure Analysis, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Product Planning, File Systems, User Experience, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), Machine Controls

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      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Getting Started with Amazon Neptune

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Databases, Database Management, Database Administration, NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Technical Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Networking in Google Cloud: Routing and Addressing - Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Service Level, Load Balancing, Cloud Security, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Comprende Cloud Spanner

      Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Database Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, Google Cloud Platform, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Cloud Storage, Query Languages, Database Design, Cloud Applications, Terraform, Scalability, Transaction Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Power Electronics Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of No-Code AI for Real-World Applications: LearnQuest
    • Preparing for Professional Cloud Network Engineer 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Cloud Spanner 이해하기: Google Cloud
    • Developing a Google SRE Culture - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Gemini for Application Developers - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Finalizing, Rendering & Advanced Lighting: Packt
    • ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers: Packt
    • Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Getting Started with Amazon Neptune: Amazon Web Services

    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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