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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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    Universidad Austral

    Diseñando páginas web con Bootstrap 4

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, LESS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Components, Javascript and jQuery, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Javascript

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    555 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    MLOps | Machine Learning Operations

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Hugging Face, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Containerization, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    599 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Management, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    729 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Measure What Matters

    OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Prioritization, Recognizing Others, Performance Measurement, Planning, Collaboration, Business Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    659 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Infographics, Peer Review, Communication, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Diagram Design, Trustworthiness, Planning, Organizational Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    468 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Financial Forecasting, Process Optimization, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    572 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Database Structures and Management with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    562 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Graph Theory

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    571 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores

    Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, User Research, Marketing, Product Development, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Development, Business Strategy, Process Validation, Business Operations, Team Building, Investments, Presentations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    614 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Innovar

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Product Development, Service Design, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Sustainable Business, Process Improvement, Business Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    823 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    567 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Diseñando páginas web con Bootstrap 4: Universidad Austral
  • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
  • MLOps | Machine Learning Operations: Duke University
  • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting: Measure What Matters
  • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
  • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Database Structures and Management with MySQL: Meta
  • A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data: University of Pennsylvania
  • Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores: Universidade de São Paulo

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