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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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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Fundamentals for Snowflake Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, SQL, Data Integration, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Architecture, Big Data, Data Modeling, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Software Documentation, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    S

    Scrimba

    Build a Multi-Page Website with Frontend Mentor, HTML, and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Typography, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Figma (Design Software), Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Animations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Advanced Statistical Analysis and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Process Capability, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Risk Management, Business Process, Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Graphing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Educación superior y emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Training and Development, Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Course Development, Sustainable Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Problem Solving, Community Development, Collaboration, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership in Action and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Business Planning, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Relationship Building, Influencing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    E

    ESSEC Business School

    Paths to a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adaptability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Create Tasks and Lists with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Time Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, User Accounts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Simplilearn

    Search Engine Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Content Creation, User Experience

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Building Your Community Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Relationship Building, Course Development, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Workplace inclusivity, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Planning, Collaboration, Surveys, Data Mapping, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    C

    Coursera

    QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Test Tools, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Test Case, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Agile Methodology, User Story, Automation, Analysis, Collaboration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Scaling SAP ABAP with RESTful Programming Model (RAP)

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Design, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, JSON, Business Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • BigQuery Fundamentals for Snowflake Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Build a Multi-Page Website with Frontend Mentor, HTML, and CSS: Scrimba
  • Advanced Statistical Analysis and Tools : SkillUp
  • Educación superior y emprendimiento: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Leadership in Action and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Paths to a Sustainable Future: ESSEC Business School
  • Create Tasks and Lists with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Search Engine Optimization: Simplilearn
  • Building Your Community Resources: Goodwill Industries International

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