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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 Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Quantum computing, Python Programming, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Business, Materials Management, Procurement, Sustainable Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Occupational Health, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    92 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis Tools, Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Systems Analysis, Technology Strategies, Microsoft Excel, Process Modeling, Stakeholder Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    452 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Database Structures and Management with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Maintenance, Data Entry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    566 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Investment Management, Governance, Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Goal Setting, Asset Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Verification And Validation, Accountability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    654 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Memory Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    534 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Photography Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Image Quality, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Storytelling, Writing, Design Elements And Principles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    599 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Medical Software

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Software Quality Assurance, Usability, Medical Privacy, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Verification And Validation, Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Project Management, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, User Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    294 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Digital Thread: Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Product Design, Digital Analysis, Manufacturing and Production, Business Analysis Tools, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Design Software, Digital Design, IT Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Technology Strategies, Information Technology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    475 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Financial Trading, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Machine Learning, Securities Trading, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Training, Market Trend, Market Data, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Correlation Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Metric

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    379 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, IBM Cloud, Computing Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Endpoint Security

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    626 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices, Business Planning, iOS Development, Product Planning, Android (Operating System), Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication Systems, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Network Analysis, Network Performance Management, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, System Software, Market Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    488 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Introduction to Business Analysis: IBM
  • Database Structures and Management with MySQL: Meta
  • Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs: Duke University
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest
  • Photography Capstone Project: Michigan State University
  • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
  • Digital Thread: Implementation: University at Buffalo
  • Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance: New York Institute of Finance

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