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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Understanding the Campaign Components

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Earned Media, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Public Relations, Shared Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Target Audience, Research and Design, Research, Market Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    High-Fidelity Design and User Testing with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Design Specifications, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Flows, Animations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kotter

    Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 5-8

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Overcoming Obstacles, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Leadership, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Employee Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Oracle SQL Developer for Databases & Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Databases, Case Studies, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Structures

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Team Oriented, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Blended Learning, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Governance, Business Continuity, Application Security, Information Management, Risk Appetite, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, IT Management, Information Assurance, Test Planning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Digital Marketing Masterclass: A-Z Marketing Strategy - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Blogs, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Effectiveness, Podcasting, Video Production, Growth Strategies, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Channel, Content Creation, Advertising Campaigns, Product Promotion, Digital Advertising, Marketing Automation, Case Studies, Professional Networking

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Se former à l'égalité

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Sociology, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    As Competências do Especialista no Sucesso do Cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer Data Management, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Customer Retention, Market Analysis, Customer experience strategy (CX), Organizational Structure, Business Relationship Management, Business Solutions, Business Technologies, Active Listening, Technology Solutions, Communication, Presentations

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

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Spanner - Defining Schemas and Understanding Query Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Databases, Database Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Diseñando en Verilog para FPGA

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Computational Logic, Computer Hardware, Functional Design, Data Storage

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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Getting Started with APIs

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Restful API, API Testing, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Application Lifecycle Management, Test Automation, Software Documentation, Application Performance Management, Microservices

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Understanding the Campaign Components: University of Colorado Boulder
  • High-Fidelity Design and User Testing with Figma: Coursera
  • Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 5-8: Kotter
  • Master Oracle SQL Developer for Databases & Tables: EDUCBA
  • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Pearson
  • Digital Marketing Masterclass: A-Z Marketing Strategy - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • Se former à l'égalité: University of Geneva
  • As Competências do Especialista no Sucesso do Cliente: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Cloud Spanner - Defining Schemas and Understanding Query Plans: Google Cloud

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