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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 Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, New Business Development, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de Gerenciamento com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment, Culture Transformation, Employee Training, Delegation Skills, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Building

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Java Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Databases, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Database Application, Application Programming Interface (API), HTML and CSS, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Microservices, Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents, Software Architecture

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Stormwater Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Works, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Firewall

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Design, Develop, and Deploy Multi-Agent Systems with CrewAI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, System Monitoring, Workflow Management, Tool Calling, Continuous Monitoring, Scalability, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, User Feedback

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Landscape Architecture, Social Impact, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Howard University

    Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Product Design, Business Solutions, Customer Insights, User Centered Design, Information Systems, Brainstorming, User Research, Ideation, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, User Feedback, Product Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Dimensiones de la infraestructura sostenible en un proyecto

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Project Finance, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Power BI Data Analyst Associate Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Power BI, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Performance Analysis, Data Security, Data Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Equitable Stage Makeup and Hair

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Performing Arts, Design, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Detail Oriented, Creativity

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute of Science

    Micro Electromechanical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Biomedical Technology, Hardware Design, Embedded Software, Materials science, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Processes, Communication Systems, Laboratory Equipment, Engineering Design Process, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Fundamentos de Gerenciamento com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
  • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Networking Fundamentals and Protocols: Packt
  • Design, Develop, and Deploy Multi-Agent Systems with CrewAI: DeepLearning.AI
  • Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia: The University of Tokyo
  • Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business: Howard University
  • Dimensiones de la infraestructura sostenible en un proyecto: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Power BI Data Analyst Associate Prep: SkillUp

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