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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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    Amazon Web Services

    Architecting Solutions on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Software Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Back-End Web Development, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Systems Architecture, Cloud Management, Information Technology Architecture, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Verification And Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Student Engagement, Training Programs, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Innovation, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Collaboration

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Production Machine Learning Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Model Training, Systems Design, Tensorflow, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Dependency Analysis, Data Pipelines

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Public Health, Environment and Resource Management, Community Health

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Wonders of Ancient Egypt

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, World History, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Public History

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills, Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Science, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Access, NumPy, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Content Optimization, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content, Keyword Research, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development, User Experience

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    28DIGITAL

    Business Implications of AI: A Nano-course

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Automation, Organizational Change, Operational Efficiency, Cost Reduction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Understanding User Needs

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Research and Design, Interviewing Skills, Human Centered Design, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Research Design, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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