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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 California, Irvine

    Techniques for Teaching Adjectives and Adjective Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Language Competency

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    SQL for Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Data Validation, Data Analysis

    4.7
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    282 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-B)

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Low Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, High Voltage, HVAC, Mechanical Design, Construction, Civil Engineering, Safety Standards, Building Design, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations, Thermal Management, Firewall

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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Model Evaluation, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Information Architecture, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills, Technical Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    412 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    The Construction Industry: The Way Forward

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Organizational Change, Workforce Development, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Back-End

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, Diagram Design, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Chemical Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Fluoroscopy, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    166 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    工程圖學 2D CAD

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Computer Graphics, Technical Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación y emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Corporate Strategy, Creative Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Process, Storytelling, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Open Mindset, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    410 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    Java程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Code Review, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Application, Test Driven Development (TDD), UI Components, C and C++, Data Access, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Application Development, Software Documentation, Event-Driven Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    209 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Techniques for Teaching Adjectives and Adjective Clauses: University of California, Irvine
  • SQL for Data Science with R: IBM
  • Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program: Coursera
  • MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-B): L&T EduTech
  • Object Oriented Programming: University of London
  • Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar: Universidade de São Paulo
  • The Construction Industry: The Way Forward: Columbia University
  • Foundations of Coding Back-End: Microsoft
  • Chemical Biology: University of Geneva
  • 工程圖學 2D CAD: National Taiwan University

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