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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Digital pedagogy, Special Education, Human Learning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice, Socioeconomics

    4.5 stars, 36 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Frontend Performance, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Usability Testing, Web Development, Software Testing, Test Tools, Front-End Web Development, Functional Testing, Test Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Development Testing, Computer Programming Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, WordPress

    4.5 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Development for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Team Performance Management, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Design and Product, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Marketing

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Business Communication, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Grammar, Travel Arrangements, Time Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Critical Thinking

    1.7 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 1.7 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Robotics Engineering & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Internet Of Things, Control Systems, Automation, Image Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Computer Vision, Equipment Design, Engineering, Mechanical Design

    4.5 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Cooperation, Workplace inclusivity, Teamwork, Team Building, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Mediation, People Development, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Administration, Culture, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Coordination, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.5 stars, 75 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (75) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Marketers

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, Content Creation, Marketing Operations, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Content Development and Management, Ideation, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Social Studies, Science and Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Scientific Methods, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics, Correlation Analysis

    4.7 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Bayesian Statistics, General Science and Research, Research, Analytical Skills, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, Probability, Probability & Statistics

    4.9 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Studies, Data Literacy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Digital Transformation, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Data Quality, Professional Development, Agile Methodology, Storytelling, Organizational Structure, Portfolio Management, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 110 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAP

    Strategic Analysis and Solution Design

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Portfolio Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Portfolio Management, Solution Design, Program Implementation, Project Implementation, Solution Architecture, Solution Delivery, Business Solutions, Business Strategies, Business Planning, System Implementation, Plan Execution, Change Management

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Collaboration, Leadership Studies, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Compassion, Safety Culture

    4.7 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (83) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
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