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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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    Fractal Analytics

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI literacy, Social Impact, Organizational Effectiveness, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Operational Efficiency, Human Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Natural Language Processing, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Lean Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Product Development, Agile Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Testing, Waste Minimization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Quality Assessment, Peer Review, Statistical Reporting, Performance Reporting, Reliability, Cultural Diversity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Negociación 4.0

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Coaching, Collaboration, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    859 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research, Peer Review

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

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

    4.3
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    151 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    High Tech High Graduate School of Education

    How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Layout Design, Digital Publishing, Typography, Creativity, Peer Review

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Design Elements And Principles, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Stakeholder Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Computing, General Ledger, Key Management, Financial Services, Information Privacy, Transaction Processing

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    694 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Design, Hydraulics, Basic Electrical Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Physics, Applied Mathematics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Development, Healthcare Ethics, Precision Medicine, Social Studies, Life Sciences, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Epidemiology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Product Analytics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Demand Planning, Usability Testing, Product Management, Customer Insights, AI Product Strategy, A/B Testing, Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Customer Demand Planning, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience improvement, Agile Software Development, Software Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Unity Engine, Value Propositions, Animations, Functional Specification, Proposal Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, 3D Assets, Agile Software Development, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Customer Analysis, Interaction Design, UI Components, Software Documentation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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