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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Java Programming, Application Development, Data Structures, Application Design, Software Testing, Program Development, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Systems Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages

    4.5 stars, 335 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.5 (335) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Decision Making, Teamwork, Creativity, Meeting Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Staff Management, Collaboration, Overcoming Obstacles, Analysis, Goal Setting

    4.8 stars, 742 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (742) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Web Presence, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Responsive Web Design, Web Design

    4.3 stars, 154 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ā˜… 4.3 (154) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SAP

    SAP Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Process Design, Requirements Management, Business Process, Process Mapping, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Metric, Process Improvement, Project Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements

    4.5 stars, 195 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.5 (195) Ā· Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environment and Resource Management, Social Impact, Natural Resource Management, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Social Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Economics

    4.8 stars, 699 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (699) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, People Management, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Programs, Leadership, Social Justice, Empowerment, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure

    4.7 stars, 474 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.7 (474) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Crea y diseƱa productos digitales en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design and Product, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Creative Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Digital Assets, Intellectual Property, Web Analytics, Sales Enablement, Graphic Design, Journals, Marketing, Business Development

    4.5 stars, 444 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ā˜… 4.5 (444) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Security Testing, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Software Design, C and C++, Linux Administration, System Design and Implementation, Java, Programming Principles, Cybersecurity

    4.5 stars, 617 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.5 (617) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Motivating Today's Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Growth Mindedness, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Empowerment, Resilience, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement, Needs Assessment, Learning Styles, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Management

    4.8 stars, 361 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (361) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Packt

    Adobe InDesign Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Color Theory, Multimedia, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Document Management, Digital Publishing

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Data Warehouse Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM DB2, Star Schema, PostgreSQL, Snowflake Schema, Data Mart, Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Systems, Data Lakes, Data Integration, Query Languages, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Quality

    4.5 stars, 265 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.5 (265) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Context Engineering, Code Reusability, AI Workflows, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

    4.7 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (172) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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