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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Take your resume to the next level with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Entrepreneurship, Critical Thinking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Building Scalable Applications with .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Microservices, .NET Framework, Cloud Deployment, Database Management Systems, Redis, Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Database Development, Databases, System Monitoring, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microsoft Azure, Performance Tuning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Understanding Smart Objects in Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Editing, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Embeddings, Graphic Design, File Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Columbia University

    Causal Inference 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Econometrics, Mediation, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Research Design

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Communication in Remote Work

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Team Building, Communication, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Leadership Development, Communication Planning, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    C++: Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Data Visualization and Reporting with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Infographics, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Ethics, Storytelling, Report Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsible AI

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    American Council on Exercise

    Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Exercise Science, Sales, Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Smart Goals, Nutrition and Diet, Client Services, Customer Acquisition Management, Nutrition Education, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Kinesiology, Safety Assurance, Active Listening, Health Education

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    National Taiwan University

    工程資訊管理 BIM 應用

    Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Autodesk Revit, Engineering Management, Construction Estimating, Engineering Practices, Data Engineering, Autodesk, Construction Management, Estimation, Design Software, Product Lifecycle Management, Construction Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Visualization, Simulations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Computing Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Systems, Computational Logic, Hardware Design, Computer Hardware, Programming Principles, System Programming, Systems Architecture, Program Development, Data Storage, Memory Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cómputo evolutivo

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Solution Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Design Research, Creativity, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Cooperation, Data Collection, Storytelling, Collaboration, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Data Storytelling, User Research, Process Mapping, Communication, Needs Assessment, Discussion Facilitation, Coordination

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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