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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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    Packt

    Designing Meaningful Interface Animation for UX

    Skills you'll gain: Motion Graphics, UI/UX Strategy, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, User Experience, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Flows, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Style Guides, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Visualization for Data Journalism

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Visual Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.5 stars, 69 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Crea tu presencia en redes sociales para tu negocio en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Target Audience, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Target Market, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Goal Setting

    4.6 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (41) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI-Powered Design & Creative Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Design, AI Workflows, Canva (Software), Visual Design, Web Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Adobe Photoshop, Interaction Design, Project Design, Content Creation

    4.5 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (30) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Technical Documentation, Maintainability, Data Management, Business Reporting, Data Visualization

    4.5 stars, 37 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Build an Executive Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Constructive Feedback, Return On Investment, Leadership, Teamwork, Assertiveness

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Typescript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Web Development Tools, React.js, Server Side, Javascript, Data Structures, Web Development, Programming Principles, Middleware, Scalability, Web Design, Computer Programming, Maintainability, UI Components

    4.6 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Industrial Power Systems Analysis and Stability

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Control Systems, Electrical Equipment, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Wiring Diagram, Network Model, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Network Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations

    4.5 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (50) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphics Software, Graphic Design

    4.8 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (56) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Health Assessment, Psychological Evaluations, Educational Materials, Education and Training, Case Studies, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.8 stars, 139 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Literacy, Student Engagement, Storytelling, Empowerment, Mentorship, Case Studies, Content Creation, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (61) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Management, Business Planning, Marketing, Business Management, Administration, Financial Management, Media and Communications, Public Relations, Business Strategy, Governance, Organizational Structure, Strategic Marketing, Finance, Financial Analysis, Economics

    4.8 stars, 275 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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