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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Data, Signal, and Image Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Digital Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Mathematical Software, Classification Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 235 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (235) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    User Experience Design and Testing Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Strategy, Experience Design, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Storyboarding

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Team Building, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5 stars, 262 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (262) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Lifelong Learning, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Planning, Curiosity, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 309 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (309) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Branding, Customer Insights, Target Market, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Strategy, Target Audience, Experience Design

    4.7 stars, 282 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (282) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    How Music Can Change Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Health Promotion, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology

    4.7 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Assessment for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Program Evaluation, Learning Management Systems, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Predictive Modeling, Data Access, Natural Language Processing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 331 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (331) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Marketing Design, Brainstorming, Presentations, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Employee Surveys, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Professional Networking

    4.8 stars, 325 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (325) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Tool Calling, Responsible AI, Risking, Context Management, Software Development, Python Programming, Data Science

    4.6 stars, 114 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (114) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning

    4.6 stars, 338 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (338) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Motivational Skills, Business Correspondence, Empowerment, Decision Making, Collaboration, Conflict Management

    4.6 stars, 171 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (171) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Simulations, Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Technologies, Engineering Design Process, Cloud Computing

    4.5 stars, 395 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (395) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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