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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

    Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Display Devices

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

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  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Data Mining of Clinical Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Informatics, Medical Records, Data Mining, Medical Coding, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Flow, Predictive Analytics, Clinical Research, Database Design, Health Information Management, Descriptive Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Precision Medicine, Data Access, Query Languages, SQL, Interoperability

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision-Making, Grant Applications, Proposal Development, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Social Impact, Fundraising, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Innovation, Leadership

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

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Hands-on with AWS for IT Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Network Planning And Design, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, User Provisioning, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, User Accounts, Solution Architecture

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

  • P

    Packt

    Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Scala Programming, Data Integration, Command-Line Interface, AWS Kinesis, Apache Hive, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Apache Cassandra, Data Pipelines, Java, Distributed Computing, Query Languages, IntelliJ IDEA

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Managed Services, Data Storage Technologies, Database Management, Authentications, Identity and Access Management

    ★ 4.9 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Digital Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Project Planning, Business Acumen, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Engineering Design Process, Project Management, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Business Communication, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Application Frameworks, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

    ★ 5 (19) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Oral Expression, Proposal Development, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Concision, Communication Planning, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Health Administration, Health Technology, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Security Strategy, Innovation, Data Integration

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

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  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    The Art and Science of Self Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Visionary, Leadership, Communication, Dealing With Ambiguity

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

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  • P

    Packt

    Managing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Teamwork, Collaboration, Professionalism, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Culture Transformation, Emotional Intelligence, Accountability

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

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