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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.


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Popular Instructional Design Courses and Certifications


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Project on Recommendation Engine - Book Recommender

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Pandas (Python Package), Text Mining, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Securing Industrial Control and Safety Instrumented Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Safety Assurance, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Industrial Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Data Storytelling - From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Dashboard, Infographics, Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizagem Ativa STEM com Simulações Interativas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Reviews, Survey Creation, Lesson Planning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Science and Research, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, User Feedback, Experimentation, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, File Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure AI & ML: Optimize Language Models for AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, AI Workflows, Data Pipelines, Continuous Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Portfolio Development in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Case Studies, Canva (Software), Digital Design, Visual Design, Content Creation, Portfolio Management, Target Audience, Design Strategies, Layout Design, Goal Setting, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Modelagem de sistemas soft (SSM)

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Development, Conceptual Design, Analysis, Process Improvement, Organizational Change, Change Management, Decision Making, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    PyMongo Case Study - Restaurant Management System

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, NoSQL, Data Transformation, Data Maintenance, Database Design, Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, JSON, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Créer des visuels pour une boutique Facebook avec Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Facebook, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Logo Design, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Engaging in Service Innovation and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Team Management, Culture Transformation, Service Management, Innovation, Service Improvement, Process Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Process Design, Continuous Improvement Process, Leadership, Empowerment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Digitales Business Marketing mit Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    The Ideation Process

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, AI Enablement, Business Analysis, User Research, Problem Solving, Market Analysis, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Project on Recommendation Engine - Book Recommender: EDUCBA
  • Securing Industrial Control and Safety Instrumented Systems: Packt
  • Data Storytelling - From Insight to Impact: Packt
  • Aprendizagem Ativa STEM com Simulações Interativas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Azure AI & ML: Optimize Language Models for AI Applications: Whizlabs
  • Portfolio Development in Canva: Coursera
  • Modelagem de sistemas soft (SSM): Universidade de São Paulo
  • PyMongo Case Study - Restaurant Management System: EDUCBA
  • Créer des visuels pour une boutique Facebook avec Canva: Coursera
  • Engaging in Service Innovation and Management: Northeastern University

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