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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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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Mobile Development, Test Case, System Testing, Software Development, Wireless Networks, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cómo crear historias para Instagram y Facebook usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials, Design, Graphic Design, Marketing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Excel: Master AI-driven Formulas & Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, ChatGPT, Spreadsheet Software, AI Enablement, Data Validation, Prototyping, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Build a Multi-Page Website with Frontend Mentor, HTML, and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Typography, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Animations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Microsoft Visual Studio, C++ (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Animations, Application Development

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    دليل استخدام كانفا للمبتدئين

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, User Accounts, Design Software, Shared Media, Presentations, Organizational Skills, Account Management, Content Creation, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Scalability, Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Timelines, Market Dynamics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Empathy, Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening, Plan Execution, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, E-Commerce, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Process Design, Data Integrity, Computer Security, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Contract Management, Governance

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Sustainability Standards, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Corporate Sustainability, Training Programs, Construction, Student Engagement, Environmental Issue, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Environmental Engineering, Goal Setting, Climate Change Adaptation, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Business Communication

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a buyer persona diagram for businesses with Creately

    Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Persona Development, User Accounts, Target Audience, Graphic Design, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
  • Cómo crear historias para Instagram y Facebook usando Canva: Coursera
  • ChatGPT + Excel: Master AI-driven Formulas & Visualizations: Vanderbilt University
  • Build a Multi-Page Website with Frontend Mentor, HTML, and CSS: Scrimba
  • Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • دليل استخدام كانفا للمبتدئين: Coursera
  • Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?: Politecnico di Milano
  • Leadership and Negotiation Skills: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional: Commonwealth Education Trust

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