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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


  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    ¿Cómo planificar viviendas verdes y resilientes?

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Social Impact, Social and Human Services, Sustainable Architecture, Architectural Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Energy and Utilities, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Sustainable Technologies, Design Strategies, Sustainability Standards, Resilience, Environmental Issue, Project Finance, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Training AI with Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Research, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Data Collection, Surveys, Human Factors, Classification Algorithms, Experimentation, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Prototyping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    The Limits of Human Perception

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, Computer Displays, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Experience Design, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Open University

    Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cognitive flexibility, Sustainability Standards, Business Systems Analysis, Business Continuity, Value Propositions, Process Mapping, Design Thinking, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Agile и дизайн-мышление

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Design, Persona (User Experience), Team Management, Agile Methodology, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Value Propositions

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering ISO 27001 Controls: Implementation and Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Auditing, Audit Planning, Security Controls, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Security Requirements Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Security Awareness, Information Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    تصميم مجموعة ترحيب العميل باستخدام كانفا

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Workflow Management, Brochures, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Layout Design, File Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Building, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Quick Learning, Cognitive flexibility

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Program Management Process

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Project Closure, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Procurement, Communication Planning, Financial Management, Contract Management, Scheduling, Stakeholder Communications, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Quality Management, Quality Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    ServiceNow Basics: IT Automation & AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Workflow Management, IT Service Management, Digital Transformation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Service Management, Technical Support and Services, Operational Efficiency, Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Change Management, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build an LLM and RAG-based Chat Application using AlloyDB and LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, PostgreSQL, Database Systems, User Interface (UI), Prompt Patterns, Human Computer Interaction, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing

    3
    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • ¿Cómo planificar viviendas verdes y resilientes?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Training AI with Humans: Johns Hopkins University
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Functions: Packt
  • The Limits of Human Perception: Arizona State University
  • Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders: The Open University
  • Agile и дизайн-мышление: University of Virginia
  • Mastering ISO 27001 Controls: Implementation and Auditing: Packt
  • تصميم مجموعة ترحيب العميل باستخدام كانفا: Coursera
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Program Management Process: LearnKartS

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