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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


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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI-Powered Software and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, OpenAI API, Application Design, Database Management, AI Enablement, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Research, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience, Agile Methodology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Visual Elements of User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Human Computer Interaction, Typography, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Information Architecture, Application Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Technology Strategies

    4.7
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    536 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to User Experience Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Usability, Requirements Analysis, UI/UX Research, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, User Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Curiosity, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness, Business Modeling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Character Design for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Game Design, Video Game Development, Design, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Design, Art History, Sustainability Standards, Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Creativity, World History, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xbox

    Xbox Graphic Designer

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Wireframing, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Layout Design, Usability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Graphic Design, User Centered Design, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Adobe Firefly, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Logo Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Color Theory, Image Quality, Photo Editing, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Brainstorming, Ideation, Product Design, Project Design, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Workflow Management, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Innovation, Creativity

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    The State University of New York

    Solar Energy System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Equipment Design, Energy and Utilities, Electronic Components, Sustainable Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physical Science, Estimation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
  • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
  • Visual Elements of User Interface Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to User Experience Design : Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
  • Character Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • Fashion as Design: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Xbox Graphic Designer: Xbox
  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts

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