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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 Colorado Boulder

    Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Ideation, Digital pedagogy, Experimentation

    ★ 5 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Electrical Equipment, Hydraulics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Hardware Troubleshooting, Manufacturing Processes, Sustainable Technologies, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Production Process, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Operations

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Rethinking Leadership Narratives for a Data-Driven Age

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ancient History, Leadership Development, Organizational Structure, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • B

    Blue Prism

    Blue Prism Foundation Training

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Objects Framework, Business Process Automation, Process Flow Diagrams, Automation, Process Design, Workflow Management, Process Management, Process Modeling, Process Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Release Management, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents with Model Context Protocol

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Token Optimization, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Context Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, AI Enablement, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Communicating In Groups and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Active Listening, Teamwork, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Team Management, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Productivity, Expectation Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Trabajo en equipo y creatividad

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Managing Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Database Administration, Database Development, Database Design, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Advanced Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Dashboard, Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard Creation, Performance Tuning, Technical Analysis, Model Optimization, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Market Data, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (36) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Ultimate Guide to FastAPI and Backend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, API Testing, React.js, Authentications, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, PostgreSQL, API Gateway, Software Documentation, Amazon Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, Database Development, Front-End Web Development, Python Programming, Database Management, Restful API, Object-Relational Mapping, SQL

    ★ 4.1 (26) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process em Português Brasileiro

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

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas en Páginas Web

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Customer Data Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Advertising, Data Analysis, Customer Relationship Management

    ★ 4.9 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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