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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Implementation and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Databases, Database Systems, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Access, Application Development, Java, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.7 (65) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Managing Employee Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Management Training And Development, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Coaching, People Management, Goal Setting, Performance Metric, Expectation Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Collaboration, Accountability

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

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    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Education and Training, Psychology, Performing Arts, Medical Science and Research, Pedagogy, Business Research, Business Economics, Clinical Trials, Instructional and Curriculum Design

    ★ 4.4 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Mobile App Development Capstone Project 

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React Native, Application Development, User Story, Mobile Development Tools, Flutter (Software), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, GitHub, Git (Version Control System)

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, AI Enablement, Program Development, GitHub, Development Environment, Debugging

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Infrastructure for Transportation Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Building Services Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, HVAC, Traffic Flow Optimization, Public Works, Architecture and Construction, Design Specifications, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Engineering Software, Land Development, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Sustainable Development, Materials science, Engineering Calculations

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo crear tu marca personal usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Target Audience, Presentations, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creativity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    ACE Health Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient-centered Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Overcoming Obstacles, Motivational Interviewing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavior-Driven Development, Client Support, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Diversity and Inclusion

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Hardware Design, Matlab, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Meta

    iOS App Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI) Design, Version Control, Mobile Development, User Experience, Wireframing, UI Components, Application Development, Application Design, Apple software proficiency, Knowledge of Apple Software, Data Management, Software Architecture

    ★ 4.3 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arm

    Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Debugging, Microarchitecture, Build Tools, Application Security, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Modelling, Analysis and Design of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Architectural Design, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Design Specifications, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, 3D Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software

    ★ 5 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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