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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Implementación de Actividades PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Design Reviews, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Building Generative AI Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Design Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Change, Competitive Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Local Marketing: SEO, Business Networking, And Website - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Keyword Research, LinkedIn, Blogs, Lead Generation, Web Analytics and SEO, Events and Conferences, Copywriting, Content Optimization, Professional Networking, No-Code Development, Video Production, Web Analytics, Sales Presentations, Social Media Content, Promotional Materials, Social Media Marketing, Growth Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Google Ads

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create an Email Autoresponder Using Mailchimp

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, Automation, Personalized Campaigns, Digital Marketing Tools, Editing

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    The State University of New York

    Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Business Ethics, Intercultural Competence, Strong Work Ethic, Telecommuting, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Management Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Higher Education, digital literacy, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Process Map using a Canva Template

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Process Modeling, Digital Design, Design, Diagram Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Accounts, Business

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Formwork for concreting

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, General Construction and Construction Labor, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Management, Building Information Modeling, Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Architecture and Construction, Structural Engineering, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprint Reading, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Safety Standards, Engineering Practices, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Failure Analysis

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Mathematical Modeling, Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Control Systems, Computational Logic, Mechanics, Systems Analysis, Safety Assurance, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Enterprise Data Architecture and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Migration, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, Enterprise Modeling, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Governance, Data Integration, Software Architecture, Application Frameworks, Data Transformation, Emerging Technologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advertise and grow your business on Facebook with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Social Media Content, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Advertising, Branding, Social Media Marketing, Dashboard, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Advertising

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Fundamentos da Gestão do Sucesso do Cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Agile Methodology, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Journey Mapping, Consultative Approaches, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Software As A Service, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Market Data

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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