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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Blueprint to Bytecode: Architecting Scalable AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, AWS SageMaker, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Scalability, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), System Design and Implementation, Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Requirements Analysis, Data Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Docker (Software), Prometheus (Software)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Master C# Scripting for Unity in 30 Days

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Mobile Development, Software Installation, Linear Algebra, Computer Graphics

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Wireless Communications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Digital Communications, System Design and Implementation, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Radiology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Experimentation, Research Design, Biomedical Technology, Image Analysis, Physiology, Medical Terminology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Interactive Document Design in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Canva (Software), Layout Design, Digital Design, Information Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Adobe

    Design Foundations in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Workflow Management, Collaboration, Scalability, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Business Analytics, Peer Review

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Data Structures Algorithms in Java – SECRETS to Ace LeetCode

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Java, Algorithms, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Analysis, Solution Design, Analytical Skills

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Game Deployment and Final Touches

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Post-Production, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment, Application Deployment, Computer Graphics, Animations, Release Management, Music

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Application Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Integrated Development Environments, Persistence

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Build Your First Game in Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Hybrid Cloud Capstone Project 

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Restful API, Cloud Computing, Microservices, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Multi-Cloud, Solution Architecture, Docker (Software), Application Design

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Blueprint to Bytecode: Architecting Scalable AI Systems: Coursera
  • Master C# Scripting for Unity in 30 Days: Packt
  • Wireless Communications for Everybody: Yonsei University
  • Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University
  • Interactive Document Design in Canva: Coursera
  • Design Foundations in Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations: Northeastern University
  • Data Structures Algorithms in Java – SECRETS to Ace LeetCode: Packt
  • Game Deployment and Final Touches: Packt
  • iOS App Development with Swift: University of Toronto

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