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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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    Illinois Tech

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Email Marketing, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Digital Brand Strategy, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Design and Development, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Search Engine Marketing

    4.5 stars, 61 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (61) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Desarrollo del lado servidor: NodeJS, Express y MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Development, MongoDB, Application Deployment, OAuth, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, NoSQL, Data Persistence, Software Testing, Routing Protocols

    4.1 stars, 115 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (115) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Driving engagement, Psychology, Digital Communications

    4.6 stars, 139 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (139) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Imperial College London

    Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, AI powered creativity, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

    4.7 stars, 134 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (134) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Plot (Graphics)

    4.3 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (74) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Experience Design, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Human Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability, Visual Storytelling, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.1 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

    Skills you'll gain: Risking, Machine Learning Methods, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

    4.7 stars, 129 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (129) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Tax Management

    4.7 stars, 68 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Batteries and Electric Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Safety Standards, Environmental Regulations, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Power Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Design, Reliability, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Materials science, Product Lifecycle Management, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Emerging Technologies

    4.7 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Construction, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Industrial Design, Shop Drawing, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Design, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Technical Drawing, Design Specifications, Engineering Analysis

    4.9 stars, 55 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (55) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Workforce Development, Operational Efficiency, Business Ethics, Employee Training, AI Integrations

    4.8 stars, 100 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (100) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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