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Instructional Design Courses

Instructional design courses cover creating engaging learning experiences using various strategies and theories. You will learn about needs analysis, curriculum design, assessment methods, and how to incorporate multimedia elements into your materials. Familiarity with frameworks like ADDIE or SAM may also be included, helping you structure your approach to instructional projects.

Popular Instructional Design Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    IBM Full Stack Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Object-Relational Mapping, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Node.JS, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Server Side, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Computing, Data Ethics, Python Programming, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 61K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (61K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Recently updated
    Recently updated
  • I

    IBM

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Agile Methodology, Usability, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Experience, Adobe XD, Design Research, Prototyping

    4.8 stars, 3K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Containerization, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Dataflow, PostgreSQL, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Storage, Data Migration, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Database Design, Database Management

    4.7 stars, 49K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (49K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface (UI) Design, Adobe XD, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Layout Design, Interaction Design, User Research, Graphic Design

    4.7 stars, 8.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (8.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science

    4.6 stars, 63K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (63K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Debugging, Web Scraping, File I/O, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Data Presentation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development

    4.8 stars, 281K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (281K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Performance marketing, Journey Mapping, Social Media Marketing

    4.8 stars, 32K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (32K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Virtual Machines, CI/CD, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, AI literacy, Generative AI

    4.7 stars, 62K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (62K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Software Engineering, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Javascript, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6 stars, 22K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Leading the Modern Day Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Product Management, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Agile Product Development, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Product Improvement, Information Technology, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 21K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (21K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Storytelling, Game Theory, Creativity, Writing

    4.7 stars, 2.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Restful API, Software Design, AI Integrations, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Continuous Integration, Software Development, Java, Development Environment, Machine Learning, Application Security, Java Programming

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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How to choose the right Instructional Design course

Start with what you want to focus on. If you’re focused on e-learning development, choose courses covering e-learning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate. If you want to apply the ADDIE model, check for courses that teach the ADDIE framework and its use in course development.

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