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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

    Design Data Models for BI Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, SQL Server Reporting Services, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Self Service Technologies, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced SwiftUI, MVVM, and App Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Test Driven Development (TDD), Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Model View Controller, Application Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Animations

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    JetBrains

    Build a Game with an AI Coding Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Game Design, Code Review, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Project Planning, Javascript, Software Development, Product Development, Web Development, Product Design, Animations, Visual Design, Interactive Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Inventory Systems and Player Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, 3D Assets, Program Development, Interaction Design, Scripting, C# (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    AutoCAD 2025 Best Practices, Tips, and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Performance Tuning, File Management, Computer-Aided Design, Document Management, Automation, Engineering Drawings, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design Software, Configuration Management, Data Sharing, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphic Techniques

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Responsive Charity Websites with Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Information Architecture, Wireframing, Application Frameworks, User Interface (UI) Design, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Design Taxonomy & Audit

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Auditing, Document Control, Document Management, User Centered Design, Scalability, Content Strategy, Content Management, Data Quality, Content Development and Management, Data Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Implement SQL Server Tracking Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Management, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Databases, Database Management Systems, Transaction Processing, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Management, Verification And Validation, Debugging, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Google Cloud AlloyDB: Design & Operate Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management, PostgreSQL, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Capacity Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño de sitios web y ciberseguridad

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Content Management Systems, Web Design, User Centered Design, Usability, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, WordPress, Web Development, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build an E-Commerce Store from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Software Installation, Payment Systems, HTML and CSS, Content Management Systems, Software Architecture, Web Design and Development, UI Components, System Configuration, Open Source Technology, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Design Thinking - Parte 1: Descubre tu solución de negocio con IA Generativa

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Human Centered Design, User Research, Needs Assessment, Generative AI, Social Impact, AI Enablement, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Business Analysis, Persona Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design Data Models for BI Reporting: Coursera
  • Advanced SwiftUI, MVVM, and App Design Patterns: Packt
  • Build a Game with an AI Coding Agent: JetBrains
  • Foundations of Inventory Systems and Player Interaction: Packt
  • AutoCAD 2025 Best Practices, Tips, and Techniques: Packt
  • Build Responsive Charity Websites with Foundation: EDUCBA
  • Design Taxonomy & Audit: Coursera
  • Design and Implement SQL Server Tracking Systems: EDUCBA
  • Google Cloud AlloyDB: Design & Operate Databases: Whizlabs
  • Diseño de sitios web y ciberseguridad: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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