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.

Skills you'll gain: Risk Control, Risk Management, Compliance Reporting, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Internal Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Serverless Computing, Cloud Platforms, Docker (Software), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Information Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Application Deployment, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Microservices, Machine Learning, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Java, Middleware, NoSQL, Event-Driven Programming, Databases, Software Architecture, Servers, Web Services, Microservices, Scalability, Communication Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Smart Goals, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Planning, Leadership, Time Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Review, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Quality Assurance, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, User Research, Culture Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, Qualitative Research, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, Solution Design, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, User Experience, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Empathy, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Thought Leadership, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Software Architecture, Microservices, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Service Oriented Architecture, Maintainability, Engineering Software, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Software Architecture, OpenAI, Code Review, Unit Testing, Software Design, API Design, LLM Application, Debugging, Software Development, Application Development, Application Design, Back-End Web Development, Database Design, Python Programming, Automation, Version Control
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Interoperability, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Data Architecture, Solution Architecture, Information Technology Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Authentications, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Emerging Technologies, Encryption, Systems Integration, Solution Design, Information Privacy, Enterprise Security, Technology Strategies, Scalability, Threat Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Email Automation, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Front-End Web Development, Java Programming, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Java, User Interface (UI), Web Servers, SQL, Stored Procedure, Application Servers, Database Design, Databases
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Flow Diagrams, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Account Management, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks