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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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    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Application Development

    4.5 stars, 114 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (114) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Experience Design, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Human Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability, Visual Storytelling, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.1 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Data Modeling, General Science and Research

    4.2 stars, 69 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (69) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Teaching, Student Engagement, Cognitive flexibility, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Human Learning, Special Education, Behavioral Management, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Habit Formation

    4.9 stars, 134 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (134) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build and Modernize Applications With Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, LangChain, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Embeddings, AI Workflows, Model Optimization, Serverless Computing, Agentic Workflows, Systems Development Life Cycle, AI Orchestration, Cloud Development, Development Testing, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Application Development, AI Security, Tool Calling

    4.2 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (55) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Enterprise Architecture, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Security Strategy, Database Architecture and Administration, Threat Management

    4.4 stars, 92 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (92) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Microsoft Outlook, Taking Meeting Minutes, AI Integrations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Business Writing, Writing, Presentations, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Business Communication, Target Audience, Verification And Validation

    4.6 stars, 116 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (116) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of London

    Operations Systems Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operations, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency, Operational Performance Management, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Process Management, Customer experience improvement, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Strategic Planning

    4.7 stars, 88 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (88) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Design a Professional Business card with QR code using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Barcoding, LinkedIn, No-Code Development, Facebook, Cloud Applications, Social Media, Shared Media, Content Creation

    4.8 stars, 121 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (121) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Estrategias y estilos de negociación      

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Business Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Complex Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Plan Execution, Planning, Behavioral Management, Adaptability, Strategic Communication

    4.8 stars, 200 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (200) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Workforce Development, Operational Efficiency, Business Ethics, Employee Training, AI Integrations

    4.8 stars, 100 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (100) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introduction to Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Model, IT Automation, Network Engineering, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Administration, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Restful API, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Program Development

    4.6 stars, 92 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (92) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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