• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Instructional Design

    Instructional Design Courses

    Instructional design courses can help you learn how to create effective learning experiences using educational theory, technology, and learner-centered strategies.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
    Complete graduate-level learning without committing to a full degree program.
    Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.
    Graduate level learning within reach.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

    • Status: New
      New
      P

      Packt

      The Complete Vue.js Course for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Vue.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, UI Components, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Design, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Debugging, Data Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U
      S

      Multiple educators

      Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Brand Marketing, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Environment and Resource Management, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Management, Market Opportunities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Discover the Art of Prompting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Technical Writing, Content Creation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      990 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Michigan State University

      How to Start Your Own Business

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Modeling, Product Development, Balance Sheet, Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Creative Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Open Mindset, Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universidad ORT Uruguay

      ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Game Design, Computer Programming, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Prototyping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDUCBA

      Microsoft Azure - Data Factory

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Microsoft Azure, Azure Synapse Analytics, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Cloud Storage

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Canva (Software), Animations, Graphics Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Video Production, Graphic Design, Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      218 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, UI/UX Research, User Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Analytics, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      207 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Test Execution Engine, GitLab, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Database Management, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Django Web Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Servers, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Application Security, Database Development, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      630 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      SkillUp

      Introduction to GenAI for Business Process Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDUCBA

      PMI-ACP Exam Prep: Agile Execution & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Team Building, Scalability, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Backlogs, Prioritization, Kanban Principles, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Searches related to instructional design

    instructional design foundations and applications
    instructional and curriculum design
    1…100101102…449

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

    • The Complete Vue.js Course for Beginners: Packt
    • Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Discover the Art of Prompting: Google
    • How to Start Your Own Business: Michigan State University
    • ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación: Universidad ORT Uruguay
    • Microsoft Azure - Data Factory: EDUCBA
    • Get Started with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing: University of Michigan
    • Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Django Web Framework : Meta

    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.

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

    Analytics (37)
    Presentation (33)
    Modeling (29)
    Business Analytics (27)
    Language (26)
    Microsoft Excel (26)
    Writing (26)
    Speech (18)
    Plan (17)
    Business Communication (16)
    Decision-making (16)
    Leadership (15)

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Do Not Sell/Share
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok