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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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    Microsoft

    Build Serverless Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Microservices, GitHub, Business Process Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Responsive Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Software Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Business Process Modeling with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Process Management, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, AI Workflows, Six Sigma Methodology, Innovation, Automation, Analysis

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Database Software, Database Systems, Database Design, Information Management, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Management

    4.3
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Dartmouth College

    Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process, Experimentation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Getting started with generative AI in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Application Design, Machine Learning, API Design, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Storytelling / Re-brand your Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Presentations, Branding, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Content Creation, Marketing Communications, Business Strategy, Drive Engagement

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Statistics and Clustering in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    FoundX Startup School Course

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Development, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Customer Insights, User Research, Fundraising, Presentations, Business Planning, Interviewing Skills, Product Management, Team Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Apple Xcode, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Innovation, Design Thinking, Generative AI, Ideation, Amazon Web Services, Lean Methodologies, Model Evaluation, Product Development, User Experience Design, New Product Development, Agile Product Development, Machine Learning, User Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Build Serverless Applications: Microsoft
  • Responsive Web Design: Scrimba
  • Business Process Modeling with AI: Starweaver
  • Fundamentals of Database Systems: Coursera
  • Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending: Dartmouth College
  • Getting started with generative AI in Azure: Microsoft
  • Storytelling / Re-brand your Brand: Universidad de Palermo
  • Statistics and Clustering in Python: University of London
  • FoundX Startup School Course: The University of Tokyo
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt

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