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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Large-Scale Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Transaction Processing, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Query Languages, Big Data, Databases, Data Processing, Machine Learning, SQL, Data Access

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Mastering Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Firefly, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Layout Design, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, 3D Modeling, Typography, AI Workflows, Color Theory, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Process, Operations Management, Production Schedule, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Operational Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Material Requirements Planning, Quality Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Content Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Digital Content, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Business-To-Consumer, Target Audience, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, B2B Sales

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Healthcare Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Flow, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Market Dynamics, Health Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Innovation, Value-Based Care, Organizational Structure, Information Technology, Business Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, NoSQL, Web Servers, Authentications, Application Security, Middleware, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Retention, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Metric, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Peer Review

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    Tailwind CSS Practice Project: Build a Product Card

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Animations, Mockups, Front-End Web Development, Typography, Web Development

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, System Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Network Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Motion Graphics, Video Game Development, Timelines, Prototyping, Data Import/Export, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Impacts of Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Labor Compliance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MedCerts

    Functional Approach to Understanding Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Behavior Assessment, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Health, Instructional Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Large-Scale Database Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mastering Adobe Photoshop: Skillshare
  • Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Content Strategy: Simplilearn
  • Understanding the Healthcare Ecosystem: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs: Board Infinity
  • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Tailwind CSS Practice Project: Build a Product Card: Scrimba
  • Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty: Whizlabs
  • Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine: Skillshare

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