Instructional design courses can help you learn curriculum development, assessment strategies, and learner engagement techniques. You can build skills in creating effective learning experiences, utilizing multimedia resources, and evaluating instructional effectiveness. Many courses introduce tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and learning management systems, which support the design and delivery of educational content.
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Educational Materials, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Innovation, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Animations, Editing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Design Thinking, Electronic Media, Design Software, Creativity, System Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Scientific Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Stress Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Computer Graphics, Music, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Application Development, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Authorization (Computing), User Interface (UI), Data Storage, Database Management, Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Microservices, CI/CD, Google App Engine, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Restful API, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Design
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, System Monitoring, Application Security, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Assertiveness, Business Communication, Communication, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Virtual Teams
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Star Schema, Data Visualization Software, MicroStrategy, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Case Studies, PostgreSQL, SQL, Analytical Skills, Data Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Curriculum Planning, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks