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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


  • L

    LearnQuest

    RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Web Services, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, JSON, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Server Side

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Control Systems, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Mechanics, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Security Controls, Job Analysis, Professional Networking, Risk Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Java Development with Databases 

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java, NoSQL, Database Development, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Application Frameworks, Java Programming, Data Access, Database Management, Relational Databases, Back-End Web Development, Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Patient Preparation, Health Informatics, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Mathematics Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Education and Training, English Language, Language Learning, Pedagogy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Infographics with GenAI for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Data Visualization, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Technical Communication, Content Creation, Generative AI, Process Mapping, Communication, ChatGPT

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Prototyping, Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Parent Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea un mapa mental interactivo usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Team Oriented, Infographics, Data Visualization, Presentations, Communication Planning, Multimedia, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Publishing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Large Language Modeling, Automation, ChatGPT, Generative Model Architectures, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, LLM Application, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, Workflow Management, OpenAI, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Support Systems

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Storytelling, Infographics, Data Integrity, Statistical Visualization, Drive Engagement, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Design Elements And Principles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS: LearnQuest
  • Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design: Arizona State University
  • Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started: Kennesaw State University
  • Java Development with Databases : SkillUp
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam: Duke University
  • The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners: Rice University
  • Creating Infographics with GenAI for Marketing: Coursera
  • Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes: Arizona State University
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project: Arizona State University
  • Crea un mapa mental interactivo usando Canva: Coursera

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