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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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    Pearson

    System Design Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Design, Software Design, Solution Architecture, Functional Design, Service Oriented Architecture, Verification And Validation, Maintainability, Systems Analysis

    4.1 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Parallel Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Dataflow, Java, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Scalability

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Unity Engine, Value Propositions, Animations, Functional Specification, Proposal Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, 3D Assets, Agile Software Development, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Customer Analysis, Interaction Design, UI Components, Software Documentation

    4.4 stars, 392 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (392) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Quality Assessment, Peer Review, Performance Reporting, Reliability, Cultural Diversity, Report Writing, Descriptive Statistics

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Science, C and C++, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Quantum computing, Computational Thinking, Computer Hardware, Data Storage

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Organizational Leadership, Storytelling, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Leadership

    4.8 stars, 731 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (731) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding User Needs

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Experience Design, Research Methodologies, Usability, Needs Assessment, Research and Design, Interviewing Skills, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 552 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (552) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Analysis, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Patient-centered Care, Data Visualization

    4.7 stars, 425 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (425) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Business Marketing Brand Kit Using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Brand Marketing, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Brand Awareness, Branding, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Organizational Skills, Marketing, File Management, Graphic Design, Business, Digital Marketing

    4.6 stars, 930 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (930) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Wonders of Ancient Egypt

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, World History, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Public History

    4.8 stars, 1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Description Design for Interactive Learning Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Design Reviews, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Usability, Software Design Patterns, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Design Strategies, Technical Writing, Simulations, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Packt

    Adobe InDesign Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Color Theory, Multimedia, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Document Management, Digital Publishing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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