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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Game Development: HTML to Unreal Engine Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Securing and Integrating Components of your Application 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, API Gateway, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud-Based Integration, Authentications, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, API Design, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Authorization (Computing)

    4.3 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Geospatial Foundations & Python Tooling

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Verification And Validation, Geostatistics, Data Validation, Query Languages, Technical Documentation, Document Management, SQL, Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Quality, PostgreSQL, Geospatial Information and Technology, Python Programming

    3.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.9 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Environmental Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Initiative and Leadership, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Environmental Issue, Personal Development, Visionary, Innovation, Decision Making, Empowerment, Collaboration, Goal Setting

    5 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, AI powered creativity, Design, Branding, Design Strategies, Collaborative Software

    4.4 stars, 10 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Performance Tuning, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, System Configuration, Value Engineering, Digital Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    How to Build Credibility and Trust

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Honesty, Team Building, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Coaching, Empathy, Professional Development, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Reliability, Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Communication

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cyber Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Security Architecture Review, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Wind Power Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electrical Substation, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Mechanical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Crea Gráficos para las Redes Sociales con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Organizational Skills, Marketing Design, Collaborative Software, Social Media Strategy, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Shared Media, Typography, Color Theory, Business Strategy

    4.5 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Building intelligent agent workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, AI Security, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Context Engineering, Context Management, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication

    2.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 2.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modes of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Writing, Storytelling, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Music, Psychology

    4.4 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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