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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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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Processamento Digital de Sinais - Amostragem

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Image Quality, Simulations, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    211 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Data Sharing, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Biology, Environment, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    209 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of London

    3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Interaction Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Display Devices, Game Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, User Experience Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    213 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Health Disparities, Network Analysis, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Toronto

    Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Product Design, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Brainstorming, Empathy, Ideation, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Product Testing, Interviewing Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    175 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Business Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Financial Forecasting, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis, Innovation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y comportamiento organizacional

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Stress First Aid, Business Leadership, Psychology, Empowerment, Employee Engagement, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Structure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Codio

    C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Functional Design, Computer Science, Maintainability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Design, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Social Impact

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Supply Chains and Logistics

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Shipping and Receiving, Service Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Change Management, Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Proposal Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Issue, Business, Economics, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Processamento Digital de Sinais - Amostragem: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker: Coursera
  • 3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
  • Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan: Michigan State University
  • Liderazgo y comportamiento organizacional: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte: Universidade Estadual de Campinas

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