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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


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    Skillshare

    Adobe Illustrator Basics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Software, Graphic Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Manage Resources in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Resource Management, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Scripting, Software Installation, Verification And Validation

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

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Projet de programmation (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Program Development, Computer Programming, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Simulations

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    NIIT

    Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Software Development Tools, Semantic Web, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments

    ★ 3.1 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cambridge

    Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Human Development, Differentiated Instruction, Interactive Learning, Neurology, Diversity Awareness

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

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Storytelling, Organizational Change, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Quantitative Research, Strategic Communication, Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion, Qualitative Research, Resource Allocation

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

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    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

  • U

    University of Washington

    Designing Autonomous AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Organizational Skills, Process Design, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Knowledge Transfer, Software Architecture, Machine Learning Methods, Interviewing Skills, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making

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

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    L&T EduTech

    Mastering Concrete Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Construction Inspection, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Construction Management, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Processes, Civil Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Safety Standards, Process Validation, Product Testing, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Structural Engineering, Materials science, Drafting and Engineering Design, Sustainable Engineering

    ★ 4.9 (27) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Retail Management Mastery: Strategy, Analysis & Success

    Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Inventory Management System, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Market Share, Strategic Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Intellectual Property, Financial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems

    ★ 5 (29) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Professional Networking, Data Visualization Software, Report Writing, Technical Communication, Power BI, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis

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

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    Starweaver

    Introduction to Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Engineering, Ideation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Creativity, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Automation, Emerging Technologies

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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

  • Adobe Illustrator Basics for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Manage Resources in Azure: Microsoft
  • Projet de programmation (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3: NIIT
  • Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers: University of Cambridge
  • Gender Analytics Capstone Project: University of Toronto
  • iOS App Capstone: Meta
  • Designing Autonomous AI: University of Washington
  • Mastering Concrete Techniques: L&T EduTech
  • Retail Management Mastery: Strategy, Analysis & Success: EDUCBA

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