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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 Michigan

    Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Education Software and Technology, AI Integrations, Design Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Professional Development

    4.8 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategic Management and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, 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, Risk Mitigation, Business Strategies

    4.7 stars, 5.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Program Development, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Simulations, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Code Reusability, UI Components, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Automation

    4.8 stars, 4.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Competitive Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Strategy, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Market Share, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Design and Product, Innovation, Coordination

    4.8 stars, 3.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Communication, People Development, Tactfulness, Relationship Management, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Independent Thinking, Organizational Structure

    4.8 stars, 4.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Food & Beverage Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Services, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Wholesaling, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Brand Management, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Branding, Marketing

    4.8 stars, 5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Interactive Design, Usability, Music, Interaction Design, Multimedia, Design, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Design Research, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Simulations

    4 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    People Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Metric, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Appraisal, Staff Management, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Performance Management, Collaboration

    4.6 stars, 6.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (6.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Microservices, Service Level, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Network Architecture, API Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Restful API, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Storage, Service Management, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery

    4.7 stars, 7.2K reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7.2K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Other Programming Languages, Computational Logic

    4.8 stars, 8.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Aprendendo a aprender: ferramentas mentais poderosas para ajudá-lo a dominar assuntos difíceis (em Português) [Learning How to Learn]

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Time Management, Human Learning, Interactive Learning, Learning Theory, Learning Styles, Mental Concentration, Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Habit Formation, Planning

    4.9 stars, 4.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (4.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Canva (Software), Brand Management, Instagram, Video Editing, Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Prompt Engineering, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Copywriting, Generative AI, Social Media Content, Video Production, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing

    4.5 stars, 3.8K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3.8K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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