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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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    Coursera

    Create Tasks and Lists with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Time Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures

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    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Biostatistics, Epidemiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Project Planning, Sustainable Engineering, Product Development, Systems Engineering, Product Management, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design and Product, Risk Management, Design Software, Engineering, Time Management, Internet Of Things, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Fabrication additive : l'impression 3D dans l'industrie

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Safety Standards, 3D Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Production Process, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Process Control, Environmental Issue, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Prototyping

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing Strategies: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Performance Analysis, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Digital Advertising, Market Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Consumer Behaviour, Mobile Banking, Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Powering the Future with Electrification

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Competitive Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Ethics, Search Engine Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Marketing Materials, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Market Research, Business Ethics, Product Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Writing and Editing, Student Engagement, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Writing

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Program Financial Planning with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Planning, Innovation, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Diagram Design, Productivity Software, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Realidad Aumentada

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    A Organização Centrada na Jornada do Cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Agile Methodology, Customer Insights, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Metrics, Solution Design, Experience Design, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create Tasks and Lists with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA
  • Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法): Peking University
  • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing: Siemens
  • Fabrication additive : l'impression 3D dans l'industrie: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Digital Marketing Strategies: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Powering the Future with Electrification: MathWorks
  • Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings: Johns Hopkins University
  • Program Financial Planning with ClickUp: Coursera

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