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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Program Evaluation, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Testing

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    JetBrains

    Kotlin for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Java Programming, Java, IntelliJ IDEA, Android Development, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Functional Design, Interoperability, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Unit Testing, Software Development, Development Environment, Code Review

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Information​ ​Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Cyber Attacks, Business Analysis Tools, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Services, IT Management, Change Management, Business Software, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Project Management, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Agile Practices and Stakeholder Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Project Coordination, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Cost Management, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Personal Success at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Assertiveness, Smart Goals, Professionalism, Communication, Business Communication, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Delegation Skills, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Job Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Organizational Development, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Motivational Interviewing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Branding: The Creative Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Value Propositions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Storytelling, Branding, Brand Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Logo Design, Drive Engagement, Journey Mapping, Brand Management, Journalism, Campaign Management, Creativity, Target Audience, Marketing Operations, Communication

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Big Data Collection and Storage in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Kinesis, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Infrastructure, Dataflow, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things, Data Processing, Cloud Computing, Operational Databases, Data Security, Data Collection, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Terraform in Action - Build & Manage Cloud Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Azure Active Directory, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Azure DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    PwC

    Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Oral Expression, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Client Services, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Fundamentals of Fluid Power

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Pump Stations, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

    Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Classroom Management, Teaching, Behavioral Management, Developmental Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Psychiatric Assessments, Parent Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Functional Behavior Assessment, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Planning, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
  • Kotlin for Java Developers: JetBrains
  • Information​ ​Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Agile Practices and Stakeholder Strategy: Packt
  • Personal Success at Work: Chris Croft Training
  • Branding: The Creative Journey: IE Business School
  • Big Data Collection and Storage in AWS: Packt
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI: Microsoft
  • Terraform in Action - Build & Manage Cloud Infrastructure: Packt
  • Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint: PwC

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