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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design a Parallax Business Consultancy Website Project

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Usability, Web Design, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Project Planning, Wireframing, Blogs, Interaction Design, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, React Redux, Restful API, Database Design, Ajax, Database Application, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, NoSQL, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js, Performance Tuning, API Design, Data Structures, MongoDB, Debugging, JavaScript Frameworks

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Build Advanced Android Apps with Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Kotlin, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Application Design, Database Design, Databases, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Frontend Performance, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Smart Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Innovation, Solution Design, Learning Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced SwiftUI, MVVM, and App Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Test Driven Development (TDD), Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Model View Controller, Application Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Animations

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Build a .NET TV Serials Web Application

    Skills you'll gain: Business Logic, User Interface (UI) Design, ASP.NET, Software Development Life Cycle, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Application Deployment, .NET Framework, Application Design, Debugging, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Testing, Requirements Analysis, Front-End Web Development, Systems Analysis, Authentications, Data Validation, Database Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    AutoCAD 2025 Best Practices, Tips, and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Performance Tuning, File Management, Computer-Aided Design, Document Management, Automation, Engineering Drawings, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design Software, Configuration Management, Data Sharing, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphic Techniques

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    ANSYS FLUENT - FUNDAMENTALS OF CFD

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Thermal Management, Numerical Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Software Design, Mechanics, Analytics, Physics, Software Installation, Computer Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Game Development Patterns with Godot 4

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Game Design, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Architecture, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Game Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Animations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Creative Career Foundations: Clarity, Confidence & Direction

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Graphic Design, System Configuration, Self-Awareness, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting, Design Software, Optimism, Creative Design, Overcoming Obstacles, Curiosity, Adobe Photoshop, Lifelong Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Design and Build Custom Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Artificial Neural Networks, Network Planning And Design, Performance Testing, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Design a Parallax Business Consultancy Website Project: EDUCBA
  • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
  • Design and Build Advanced Android Apps with Kotlin: EDUCBA
  • Smart Learning Design: Politecnico di Milano
  • Advanced SwiftUI, MVVM, and App Design Patterns: Packt
  • Design and Build a .NET TV Serials Web Application: EDUCBA
  • AutoCAD 2025 Best Practices, Tips, and Techniques: Packt
  • ANSYS FLUENT - FUNDAMENTALS OF CFD: Coursera
  • Game Development Patterns with Godot 4: Packt
  • Creative Career Foundations: Clarity, Confidence & Direction: Skillshare

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