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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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    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Risking, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Planning, AI Enablement, Organizational Change, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Ethics, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Customer Insights

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    244 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Management, Problem Solving, Business, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Coordination

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), LinkedIn, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Professional Networking, Design Elements And Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

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    University of Cape Town

    Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Due Diligence, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Methods and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Program Development, Software Architecture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Design Thinking and Global Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Prototyping, Presentations, Lean Methodologies, Human Centered Design, Value Propositions, Ideation, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Language Competency, English Language, Curriculum Planning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Language Learning, Student Engagement, Grammar, Vocabulary, Literacy

    4.7
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    202 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Case Studies, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Model Evaluation, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Abstraction

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Systems Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Operating Systems

    4.7
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    135 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Diseño de Proyectos de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Case Studies, Project Closure, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Project Management, Project Implementation, Economic Development, Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Stakeholder Engagement, Needs Assessment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    418 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Product Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Conceptual Design, Product Testing, Project Management, Product Management, Agile Methodology

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Navigating Generative AI for Leaders: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Organization: Politecnico di Milano
  • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: Coursera
  • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world : University of Cape Town
  • Software Design Methods and Tools: University of Colorado System
  • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind: Arizona State University
  • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University
  • Object Oriented Programming: University of London
  • Software Design as an Abstraction: University of Colorado System

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