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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


  • M

    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Visual Storytelling, Multimedia

    4.4 stars, 66 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD Foundation & Core Drafting Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Autodesk, 3D Modeling, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Assets, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Software Visualization, Design Software, User Interface (UI)

    4.9 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (60) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Model Optimization, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

    4.8 stars, 104 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (104) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Creative Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Life Cycle Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Functional Specification, Process Analysis

    4.3 stars, 80 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (80) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction), Process Analysis, Safety Standards, Document Management, System Requirements

    4.7 stars, 144 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (144) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Back-End Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, .NET Framework, API Design, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, Maintainability, Server Side, Programming Principles, JSON, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, Software Documentation, Secure Coding

    4.5 stars, 81 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (81) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Scripting, Test Script Development, Version Control, GitHub, Unstructured Data, Git (Version Control System), Scripting Languages, Automation, Shell Script, Email Automation, Unit Testing, File Systems, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Cloud API, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Productivity

    3.7 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Photo Editing, Marketing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Entrepreneurship, Business

    4.5 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Líder de IA generativa (Generative AI Leader)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Google Workspace, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, Productivity Software, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 262 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (262) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI Powered UI/UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Research, Artificial Intelligence, Design Research, Wireframing, Design Reviews, User Story, Prototyping, Responsible AI, Presentations, Prompt Patterns

    3.8 stars, 38 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.8 (38) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Layout Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Typography, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Color Matching

    4.2 stars, 39 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (39) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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