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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 California, Irvine

    Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills, Planning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    392 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Metrics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    812 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Diagram Design, Technical Design, Design, Open Source Technology, Software Installation, Data Import/Export

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Agentic AI and AI Agents: A Primer for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Email Automation, Generative AI, AI literacy, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Decision Intelligence, Tool Calling, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Usability, Software Documentation, Storytelling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    332 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Software Development, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Development Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Data Modeling, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Practices, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Low Voltage, Estimation, Control Systems, Thermal Management, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Model Evaluation, Mathematical Software, Model Optimization

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of London

    3D Models for Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Game Design, Performance Tuning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    386 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Design, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, File Management, Visual Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    AI para docentes: Transforma tu enseñanza con ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Digital pedagogy, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    721 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Validation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Integrity, Data Structures, Code Reusability, File Management, Data Store, Memory Management, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen: University of California, Irvine
  • Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI: Microsoft
  • Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners: Coursera
  • Agentic AI and AI Agents: A Primer for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Diseño de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • BIM Fundamentals for Engineers: National Taiwan University
  • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 3D Models for Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production: Michigan State University

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