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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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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Communication, Strategic Thinking

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Fire Protection System

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Construction Inspection, Chemical Engineering, Building Codes, System Requirements, Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Water Resources, Chemistry, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

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    University of California, Irvine

    Speaking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Planning, Collaboration, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Life Cycle Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Environmental Science, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Inventory Accounting, Energy and Utilities

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Cloud Solutions, Data Quality, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Solution Design, Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision

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    National Taiwan University

    實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory)

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Experimentation, Negotiation, Behavioral Economics, Research Design, Economics, Decision Making, Socioeconomics, Strategic Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Peer Review

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Development, Graphical Tools, Design Strategies, Design, Program Evaluation, Empathy

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Colaboración dinámica

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Management, Risk Management, Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication, Adaptability, Technology Solutions, Problem Solving, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Power BI Data Analyst Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Power BI, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Star Schema, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Data Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Teaching English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital literacy, Instructional Strategies, Culture, Education Software and Technology, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Learning Management Systems, Lifelong Learning, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Language Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials: Packt
  • Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fire Protection System: L&T EduTech
  • Speaking Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Life Cycle Assessment: University of Michigan
  • Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence: Google Cloud
  • 實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory): National Taiwan University
  • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Colaboración dinámica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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