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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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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Java Programming, Other Programming Languages, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science in Real Life

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Presentation, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Instagram Content Creator Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Video Editing, Content Scheduling, Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Content, Canva (Software), Content Optimization, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Paid media, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, Analytics, Visual Design, Marketing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Information Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Prototyping, User Research, Style Guides, Design Thinking, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Elements And Principles, Verification And Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Test Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Test Data, Technical Communication

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Promotional Video using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Selling Techniques, Video Production, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Motors and Motor Control Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Laboratory Experience, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Three-Phase, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Laboratory Equipment, Electronic Components, Torque (Physics), Design Specifications

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The George Washington University

    Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Assurance, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Job Safety Analysis, Organizational Change, Change Management, Systems Of Measurement

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Analytics, Proposal Writing, Data Analysis, Digital Brand Strategy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Digital Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Research, Report Writing, Focus Group

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction To Swift Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Memory Management, Application Development, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Functional Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Memory Management, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Code Review, Software Technical Review, Software Design, Debugging, Make.com

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gestión del talento humano

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Staff Management, Team Performance Management, Cooperation, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Behavior Management, Productivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development, Communication, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Collaboration, Talent Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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