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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


  • Status: Trending in AI
    Trending in AI
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI For Business

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Fraud detection, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Big Data, Business Strategies, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Security, Governance, Human Resources, Customer Data Management, Credit Risk, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Основы графического дизайна

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design Software, Color Theory, Layout Design, Image Quality, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    533 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Design for Learning: UX in Online Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Virtual Environment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, User Centered Design, Student Engagement, Learning Styles, Technical Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, UI/UX Research, Online Advertising, Survey Creation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    UX: Interaction Design

    Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Flows, Wireframing, Software Design Patterns, User Research, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    PostgreSQL for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, NoSQL, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Relational Databases, Cloud Applications, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Store, Databases, Database Theory, Data Modeling, JSON, Database Management, Query Languages, Cloud Deployment, Text Mining, Database Systems, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Technical Review, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    648 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, API Design, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Lifecycle Management, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Integration, Application Security, Middleware, Software Documentation, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Boost Personal Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Timelines, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Setting Appointments, Calendar Management, Automation, Microsoft 365, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Collaborative Software, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Time Management, Productivity, Personal Development, Natural Language Processing, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Data Store, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Functional Design, Pseudocode, Maintainability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    999 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI For Business: University of Pennsylvania
  • Основы графического дизайна: California Institute of the Arts
  • Design for Learning: UX in Online Teaching: Packt
  • UX: Interaction Design: Packt
  • PostgreSQL for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
  • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
  • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Boost Personal Productivity: Coursera

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