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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


  • Status: Bestseller
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    IBM

    Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Restful API, Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Flask (Web Framework), Version Control, File Management, Unix Shell, Web Development, Linux, Application Deployment, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    52K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), User Research, UI/UX Research, Web Design and Development, User Centered Design, Design Strategies, Persona Development, Design Research, Mockups, Usability Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Input and Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Usability, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Interactive Design, Human Machine Interfaces, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Peripheral Devices

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    721 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Video Game Development, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Software Visualization, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI literacy, Ideation, Instructional Design, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Persona Development, Professional Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI-Powered Software and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, LLM Application, Software Design Patterns, Databases, OpenAI API, Application Design, AI Integrations, Software Design, Software Architecture, AI Security, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Object Oriented Design, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, Predictive Analytics, MySQL, Data Presentation, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Process Development, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Communication, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    D

    Multiple educators

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Princeton University

    Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Presence, Web Development, Editing, Social Media, Content Management, Embeddings, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    4.3K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Network Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Dashboard Creation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Database Engineer

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
  • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
  • Input and Interaction: University of California San Diego
  • Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities : University of Michigan
  • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
  • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • Analysis of Algorithms: Princeton University
  • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera

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