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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 Alberta

    Software Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Functional Requirement, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Software Development, Risk Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Risk Management Framework, Product Management, Project Management

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • X

    Xbox

    Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, User Flows, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Advanced Styling with Responsive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Frameworks, Application Frameworks, Wireframing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript

    ★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Google Prompting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Graphing, Context Engineering, AI literacy, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Correspondence, Complex Problem Solving, Report Writing, Solution Design, Document Management, Critical Thinking, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.8 (7.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Presentations, Graphic Design

    ★ 4.8 (5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Logistic Regression, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Data Processing, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.4 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Distributed Computing, Virtual Environment, Data Integrity, Virtual Machines, Algorithms, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.6 (7.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Indian School of Business

    Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Peer Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Securities Trading, Income Statement, Data Collection, Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Market Dynamics, Performance Measurement, Accruals, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting

    ★ 4.2 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Learning to Teach Online

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, Planning, digital literacy, Content Management

    ★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Conversion Funnel Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, A/B Testing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Facebook, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategic Management and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, Program Implementation, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Goal Setting, Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Smart Goals, Project Implementation, Decision Making, Business Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (5.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, USB, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electrical Power, Engineering Design Process, Electronics, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electric Power Systems, System Requirements, Design Specifications

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Software Product Management: University of Alberta
  • Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles: Xbox
  • Advanced Styling with Responsive Design: University of Michigan
  • Google Prompting Essentials: Google
  • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch: IBM
  • Blockchain Basics: University at Buffalo
  • Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets: Indian School of Business
  • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Marketing Digital: Universidade de São Paulo

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