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.

University of Colorado Boulder
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 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Application Development, Memory Management, Data Structures, Generative AI, Algorithms, Scalability
★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Copywriting, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Visual Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Impact, Software Development Tools, Build Tools, Social Work, Time Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, JSON, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Scripting, Token Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Development Environment
★ 4.3 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Health Technology, Computer Hardware, Data Security, Automation, Cloud Applications, Business Technologies, Application Frameworks, Continuous Monitoring, AI Integrations, Scalability, Predictive Modeling
★ 4.1 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, Software Development, Virtualization, Application Security, Virtual Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface
★ 3.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, SQL, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, User Accounts, File Management
★ 5 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Brand Strategy, Branding, Style Guides, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Asset Management, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Data Access, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Databases
★ 3.3 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Events and Conferences, Event Management, Brand Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Media Strategy, Branding, Stakeholder Management, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Plan Execution, Brand Awareness, Customer Insights
★ 4.6 (21) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Point of Sale, Order Delivery, Shipping and Receiving, Logistics Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Process Optimization
★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Tactfulness, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Constructive Feedback, Team Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Assertiveness, Persuasive Communication
★ 3.7 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months