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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.


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Popular Instructional Design Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Responsible AI, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Context Management

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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    UX: Interaction Design

    Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Flows, Wireframing, Software Design Patterns, User Research, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian School of Business

    Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Peer Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Portfolio Management, Income Statement, Data Collection, Market Liquidity, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Project Design, Market Analysis, Financial Market, Accruals, Business Planning, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Performance Measurement

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    2.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Problem Management, Computer Science, Functional Testing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Literacy, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Excel Macros, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics, Business Mathematics, Financial Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    User Research and Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics, Statistical Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    469 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    353 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, React Redux, Database Design, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Next-Gen UX and UI

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Personalization, User Experience Design, Usability, Figma (Design Software), User Research, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storytelling, Interactive Design, Generative AI, Design Strategies, UI Components, User Experience, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Adobe XD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    181 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Adobe Content Creator: Launching Your Creative Career

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Responsible AI, Logo Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Generative AI, Social Media, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, Content Marketing, Infographics, Content Strategy, Typography, Color Theory, Storytelling, Branding

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Python Project for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, SQL, Integrated Development Environments, Data Processing, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Code Review, Python Programming, Unit Testing, Style Guides

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    820 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI for Data Engineers: IBM
  • UX: Interaction Design: Packt
  • Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets: Indian School of Business
  • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
  • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Excel Skills for Business: Advanced: Macquarie University
  • User Research and Design: University of Minnesota
  • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: IBM
  • Next-Gen UX and UI: Coursera

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