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Learning Design Courses

Learning design courses can help you learn instructional strategies, curriculum development, assessment techniques, and learner engagement methods. You can build skills in creating effective learning experiences, analyzing learner needs, and applying feedback to improve educational outcomes. Many courses introduce tools like Learning Management Systems (LMS), authoring software, and analytics platforms that support the design and delivery of educational content, allowing you to implement your skills in real-world settings.

Popular Learning Design Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Smart Teaching and Learning with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Pedagogy, Large Language Modeling, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, LLM Application, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Interactive Learning, Lesson Planning, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9 stars, 899 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (899) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Communication

    4.7 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Disabilities, Driving engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education

    4.6 stars, 105 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (105) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Madecraft

    Using Design Principles to Enhance Remote Trainings

    Skills you'll gain: Style Guides, Typography, Visual Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Developing Training Materials, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Storytelling, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Graphic Design, Learning Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Educational Materials, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Learning Theory, Open Source Technology, Learning Strategies

    4.9 stars, 887 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (887) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Instructional Design Tips for Creating a Culture of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Safety Culture, Organizational Development, Training and Development, Lifelong Learning, Instructional Design, Organizational Leadership, Learning Theory, Training Programs, People Development, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Habit Formation, Persistence, Drive Engagement, Initiative and Leadership, Performance Measurement, Team Management, Learning Strategies, Employee Coaching

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Learning & Development 

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI Agents, Developing Training Materials, AI Enablement, Workforce Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Analysis, Learning Management Systems, Generative AI, Instructional Design, AI literacy, HR Tech, Learning Styles, Content Creation, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Childhood Education and Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Drafting and Engineering Design, Technical Design, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Engineering Design Process, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Mechanical Engineering

    4.4 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (29) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Design for Learning: UX in Online Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Virtual Environment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Virtual Reality, Teaching, User Experience Design, Education Software and Technology, User Centered Design, Student Engagement, Learning Styles, Human Centered Design, UI/UX Research, Online Advertising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    User Experience Research and Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, Usability Testing, User Research, Design Research, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Interactive Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, Persona (User Experience)

    4.7 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Competitive Analysis, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Flows, Interactive Design, Persona (User Experience), Qualitative Research, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experience Design, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction

    4.3 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Psychological Evaluations, Learning Theory, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Sciences

    4.6 stars, 300 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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