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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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    Adobe

    Generative AI for Graphic Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Adobe Illustrator, Generative AI, Creativity, Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Color Theory, Digital Design, Visual Design, Content Creation, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Leading Creative Projects with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Creativity, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Adobe Creative Cloud, Innovation, Creative Design, Design Software, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Communication, Content Creation, Storytelling, Visual Design, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Production Process, Digital Design, Supply Chain Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity

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    University of Michigan

    Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Python Programming, File Management, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Structures, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Scripting, Spreadsheet Software, Simulations, Algorithms, UI Components, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Cleansing, Automation, Data Validation

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    Packt

    Blender Geometry Nodes – Procedural Bridge Basics

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Technical Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Engineering Design Process, Product Development, Systems Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a website using Wix Artificial Design Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, AI Personalization, Web Design, Application Design, Customer Service, Web Design and Development, Merchant Services, Setting Appointments, Booking (Sales), Responsive Web Design

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    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Application Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Solar Energy Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations, Safety Standards, Environmental Issue, Systems Of Measurement, Technical Standard

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Decision Making, Cooperation, Collaboration, Mediation, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Social Sciences, Digital Communications, Virtual Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Build AI Agents with Practical App Design

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, System Design and Implementation, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Solution Design, Cloud Computing, Deep Learning, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI for Graphic Designers: Adobe
  • Leading Creative Projects with AI: Adobe
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design: University at Buffalo
  • Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries: University of Michigan
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Blender Geometry Nodes – Procedural Bridge Basics: Packt
  • Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Build a website using Wix Artificial Design Intelligence: Coursera
  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM
  • Solar Energy Basics: The State University of New York

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