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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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    Northeastern University

    Master of Science in Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Software Quality Assurance, Object Oriented Design, Process Mapping, Generative AI, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Text Mining, Systems Development Life Cycle, Database Design, Agile Software Development, Test Automation, Data Governance, Unsupervised Learning, Integration Testing, Cybersecurity, Classification Algorithms, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, User Experience Design, Natural Language Processing

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Photonics Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Power Electronics, Display Devices, Control Systems, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Technical Design, Model Optimization, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, USB, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Electronics, Materials science, electromagnetics, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Image Quality

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Incident Response, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Data Transformation, Combinatorics, Database Design, Model Evaluation, Web Development, Generative AI

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Testing, Test Automation, Unified Modeling Language, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Git (Version Control System), JavaScript Frameworks, Usability, Acceptance Testing, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Test Script Development, Application Frameworks, Regression Testing, Software Design, Angular, Software Design Patterns

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, Power Electronics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Data Preprocessing, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Machine Controls, User Interface (UI), Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Embedded Systems

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Incident Response, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Data Transformation, Combinatorics, Database Design, Model Evaluation, Web Development, Generative AI

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of London

    Graduate Certificate in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Incident Response, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Data Transformation, Combinatorics, Database Design, Model Evaluation, Web Development, Generative AI

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Coursera

    Write Automation Scripts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    HEC Paris

    Leading Innovation With Creativity University Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Active Listening, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Creative Thinking, Talent Management, Business Strategy, Self-Awareness, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Development, User Research, Leadership, Ideation

    University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • G

    Georgetown University

    Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Vulnerability Assessments, Operations Management, Surveys, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Design Thinking, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics, Environment, Business Ethics, Capital Budgeting, Market Opportunities, Storytelling, Marketing Planning, Leadership Studies, International Relations, Supplier Risk Management

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Power Electronics Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Display Devices, Control Systems, Debugging, Image Analysis, Computer Displays, Tensorflow, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Embedded Software, Electrical Engineering, Deep Learning, Systems Design, Artificial Neural Networks, Electronic Components

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Process Design, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Change, Process Mapping, Statistical Methods, Customer Retention, Integrated Marketing Communications, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Performance Measurement, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Databases, International Finance, Research, Branding, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

  • Master of Science in Engineering Management: Northeastern University
  • Semiconductor Photonics Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Graduate Diploma in Computer Science: University of London
  • Principios de ingeniería de software automatizada y ágil Certificado MasterTrack®: Universidad de los Andes
  • Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: University of London
  • Graduate Certificate in Computer Science: University of London
  • Write Automation Scripts: Coursera
  • Leading Innovation With Creativity University Certificate: HEC Paris
  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Georgetown University

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