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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Multi Page App using HTML & CSS

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Servlets Tutorial

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Application Servers, Relational Databases, Databases, Java, Web Servers, SQL, Authentications, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Data Persistence, Context Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Peer Review, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Prototyping, Computer Graphics

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Power BI Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Program Management: Stakeholders Identification in ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Software, Project Design, Program Development, Process Flow Diagrams, Agile Methodology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Functional Programming with Java and Threads

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Scalability, Functional Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Facilitating and Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Team Management, Team Motivation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership, Business Priorities, Conflict Management, Goal Setting, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Process Management, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process, Process Analysis, Waste Minimization, Operational Efficiency, Quality Assessment, Project Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, As-Built Drawings, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Structural Analysis, Functional Design, Conceptual Design, Layout Design, Construction Estimating, 3D Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Process Design, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Positivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch: Techniques and Ecosystem Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Embeddings, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Creating a Multi Page App using HTML & CSS: Coursera
  • Java Servlets Tutorial: EDUCBA
  • Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Power BI Capstone Project: Edureka
  • Program Management: Stakeholders Identification in ClickUp: Coursera
  • Functional Programming with Java and Threads: Vanderbilt University
  • Facilitating and Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System
  • Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations: Northeastern University
  • AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning: EDUCBA
  • Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners: Packt

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