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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Ideation, Design, and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Development, Financial Statements, Product Design, Financial Statement Analysis, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Agile Product Development, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Team Performance Management, Innovation, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Target Market, Product Strategy, Ideation, Entrepreneurship

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Design Software, Conceptual Design, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Storytelling, Design Strategies, Image Analysis, Creative Thinking, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Character Design for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Game Design, Design, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Typography

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Design, Art History, Visual Design, Information Architecture, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Design Research, Peer Review, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Design, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, Design Elements And Principles, User Centered Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Statistical Reporting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Designing for User Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Ideation, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, User Flows, Creativity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Interaction Design Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, A/B Testing, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, User Research

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Machine Design Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Biomedical Engineering, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Instructing, Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Community Development, Instructional Design, K-12 pedagogy, Rapport Building, Motivational Skills, Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication Strategies, Communication, Content Creation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Software Design Documents, Application Design, Conceptual Design, Diagram Design, Design Elements And Principles

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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