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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


  • I

    IBM

    JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, React Redux, Restful API, Database Design, Ajax, Database Application, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, NoSQL, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js, Performance Tuning, API Design, Data Structures, MongoDB, Debugging, JavaScript Frameworks

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Single Page Web Applications with AngularJS

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Unit Testing, Ajax, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Web Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Javascript, Model View Controller, Software Architecture, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), UI Components, Software Design Patterns

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Design Impactful Dashboards: Visualize and Evaluate Data

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Data Integration, Usability, Data Presentation, Market Research, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Looker (Software), User Experience Design, Data Visualization, Product Improvement, Tableau Software, Peer Review, User Centered Design, Data Storytelling, Grafana, Driving engagement, Graphic and Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Build Scalable iOS Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Model View Controller, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Application Design, Mobile Development, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, UI Components, Scalability, Frontend Integration, Application Development, Frontend Performance, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Business Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Verb Tenses and Passives

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Organizational Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Business, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Case Studies, Coordination, Negotiation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    程序设计与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, C (Programming Language), File I/O, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Data Storage, Application Development, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Software Engineering, Computer Hardware

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply & Master 3D Architectural Modeling Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Conceptual Design, AutoCAD, Design Thinking, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawing, Animations, Layout Design, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Model Evaluation, Software Installation, Design Software, Spatial Analysis, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Expense Reports, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Creativity, Image Analysis, LLM Application, Innovation, Brainstorming, Game Design, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Lesson Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    UX for Augmented Reality: An Introduction for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), User Experience Design, Experience Design, Usability, Virtual Environment, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    AI CERTs

    Modern Game Design Mastery with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Video Game Development, Generative AI, Simulations, Game Theory, Responsible AI, Algorithms, Deep Learning, Animations, Design, Design and Product

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply HTML5 Game Development Concepts with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Animation and Game Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
  • Single Page Web Applications with AngularJS: Johns Hopkins University
  • Design Impactful Dashboards: Visualize and Evaluate Data: Coursera
  • Design and Build Scalable iOS Applications: EDUCBA
  • Verb Tenses and Passives: University of California, Irvine
  • Organizational Analysis : Stanford University
  • 程序设计与算法: Peking University
  • Apply & Master 3D Architectural Modeling Workflows: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • UX for Augmented Reality: An Introduction for Designers: Skillshare

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