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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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    University of Michigan

    Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Time Management, Problem Solving, Innovation, Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Workflow Management, Quick Learning, Resourcefulness, Adult Education, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Open Mindset, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Personal Development

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Design, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Data Management, Network Architecture, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Thinking, Business Solutions, Process Development, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Exploratorium

    Exploring Light: Hands-on Activities and Strategies for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Laboratory Experience, Constructive Feedback, Learning Strategies, Experimentation, Physics, Scientific Methods, Investigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Gerontology, Landscape Architecture, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography, Environmental Issue, Traffic Flow Optimization, Pollution Prevention

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Distributed Computing, Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Data Access, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Data Sharing, Development Environment, Debugging

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Embedded Systems using C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices

    4.1
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Developing AR/VR/MR/XR Apps with WebXR, Unity & Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Application Development, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Web Development Tools, User Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving Your Statistical Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Data Sharing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Synthesis, R Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms, Simulations, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Design, Software Testing, Application Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python): University of Michigan
  • 职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Oracle Database Platform: LearnQuest
  • نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Exploring Light: Hands-on Activities and Strategies for Teachers: Exploratorium
  • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
  • Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Embedded Systems using C: EDUCBA
  • Developing AR/VR/MR/XR Apps with WebXR, Unity & Unreal: University of Michigan
  • Improving Your Statistical Questions: Eindhoven University of Technology

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