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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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    Adobe

    Branding Basics with Adobe Express

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Express, Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Collaborative Software, Graphic Design, Style Guides, Typography, Visual Design, Asset Management, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging

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    Emory University

    Conflict Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Empathy, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising Campaigns

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    IBM

    Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Cloud Deployment, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Relational Databases, Database Management, Full-Stack Web Development, Databases, Web Applications, Authentications, Model View Controller, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Responsive Web Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Content Management

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review

    Skills you'll gain: Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Medical Management, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Pathology, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Relational database systems

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Information Systems, MySQL, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Information Systems Security, Performance Tuning, Conceptual Design

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    University of Michigan

    Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, People Management, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Open Mindset, Social Justice, Leadership Studies, Empowerment, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Human Resource Policies, Cognitive flexibility, Organizational Change, Change Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Creative Designing in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Report Writing, Multimedia, Data Analysis, Creative Design, Management Reporting, Data Mapping, Data Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience

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    Fractal Analytics

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Organizational Effectiveness, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Operational Efficiency, Human Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Natural Language Processing, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Formadores de Ciudadanía

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Pedagogy, Conflict Management, Train The Trainer, Instructing, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Working With Children, Empathy, Collaboration, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Building High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Goal Setting, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Productivity, Leadership, Mindfulness, Communication Strategies, Culture

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

  • Branding Basics with Adobe Express: Adobe
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Conflict Transformation: Emory University
  • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Django Application Development with SQL and Databases: IBM
  • Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Comprehensive Review: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Relational database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations: University of Michigan
  • Creative Designing in Power BI : Microsoft
  • GenAI for Everyone: Fractal Analytics

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