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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

    Universidad de los Andes

    Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, digital literacy, Interactive Design, Collaborative Software, User Centered Design, Requirements Analysis, Quality Assurance, Innovation, Virtual Environment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of London

    Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Music, Application Development, Multimedia, Computer Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAS

    Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    ما هي الإدارة ولماذا نحتاج إليها |What and Why of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Leadership and Management, Business Administration, People Management, Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Administrative Support, Leadership, Human Resources

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    289 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Life Cycle Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Environmental Science, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Inventory Accounting, Energy and Utilities

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    136 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Technology Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Strategy, Service Design, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    134 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Aesthetics, Mathematics Education, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Research, Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    135 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Controle de Sistemas no Plano-s

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Matlab, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Design Process

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    101 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    More on Change and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes
  • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera
  • Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps: University of London
  • Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP: SAS
  • ما هي الإدارة ولماذا نحتاج إليها |What and Why of Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Life Cycle Assessment: University of Michigan
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Strategic Technology Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos: Universidad Austral
  • Controle de Sistemas no Plano-s: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

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