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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Psychological Evaluations, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Tenacity, Program Evaluation, Personal Attributes, Persistence, Data Collection, Journals, Surveys, Statistical Methods, Reliability

    ★ 4.4 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Quantum computing, Computational Thinking, Computer Hardware, Data Storage

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Creative Designing in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Creative Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Geospatial Mapping

    ★ 4.4 (382) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning

    ★ 4.6 (678) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Edge Impulse

    Introduction to Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.8 (763) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Meta

    Front-End Developer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI/UX Strategy, React.js, Code Review, Frontend Integration, Version Control, Usability, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design and Development, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Technical Review, Javascript

    ★ 4.6 (466) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    INSEAD

    Blockchain Revolution in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Planning, Plan Execution, Agentic systems, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Payment Systems, Governance, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Strategic Partnership, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Work Breakdown Structure, Design Elements And Principles, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Blended Learning, Cognitive flexibility, Differentiated Instruction, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Course Development, Learning Theory, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles

    ★ 4.9 (804) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    HTML and CSS: Building a Single-Page Website

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design, Front-End Web Development

    ★ 4.5 (554) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    From Schematic to PCB: Layout Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: USB, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design, Design Specifications, Design Strategies, Verification And Validation, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    User Experience: Research & Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, User Experience Design, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Storyboarding

    ★ 4.6 (906) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Google Ads Search Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Campaign Planning, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Marketing Budgets, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing, Bidding, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Budget Management

    ★ 4.6 (729) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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