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Instructional Design Courses

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.


Popular Instructional Design Courses and Certifications


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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Content Marketing Using Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, Digital Advertising, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, AI Personalization, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Consumer Behaviour, Promotional Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Javascript, MongoDB, User Interface (UI) Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Scalability, Restful API, Middleware, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), jQuery, Databases, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Decision Making, Peer Review

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Options: Exploring a New Career

    Skills you'll gain: Planning, Professional Networking, Business Research, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Market Analysis, Decision Making, Creativity, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Software Design, Computer Programming, Social Studies, Ideation, Project Closure, Business Modeling, Project Documentation, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Project Management, LLM Application, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Work Breakdown Structure, Team Oriented, Project Documentation, Business Ethics

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Patient Communication, Surveys, Behavioral Health, Digital Communications, Driving engagement, Persuasive Communication, Instagram, Facebook, Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Browser Compatibility, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, React.js, Web Applications

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Special Education, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Human Development, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Data Collection, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Elicitation: Artifact and Stakeholder Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, Storyboarding, Prototyping, Systems Analysis, User Requirements Documents, User Research, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Scenario Testing, Information Architecture, Business Research

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Javascript, Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, jQuery, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, Software Development Tools, User Experience

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Content Marketing Using Generative AI : University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application: Board Infinity
  • Organizational Leadership Capstone: Northwestern University
  • Career Options: Exploring a New Career: Kennesaw State University
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential: SkillUp
  • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University
  • Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap: IBM
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • 發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology): National Taiwan University

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