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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


  • U

    University of Geneva

    Chemical Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Testing, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling, Drug Development

    4.6 stars, 174 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Relational Database and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Administration, Data Science

    4.5 stars, 409 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (409) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Lifelong Learning, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Planning, Curiosity, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 310 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (310) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cambridge

    The science of mind and decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sensory Systems Analysis, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Decision Intelligence

    4.6 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (194) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Migrating to the AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Data Mapping, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Deployment

    4.5 stars, 259 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (259) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Digital Thread: Components

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Operations, Business Transformation, Document Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Storage, Process Management, Data Strategy, Interoperability, Data Persistence, Innovation, Goal Setting, Knowledge Transfer, Project Planning

    4.6 stars, 820 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (820) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    API Security with the Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, JSON, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection

    4.6 stars, 844 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (844) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Brand Awareness, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Collection, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming

    4.5 stars, 263 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (263) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Concision, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Collaboration, Proofreading, Grammar, Professionalism, Planning

    4.7 stars, 494 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to design Facebook/IG Stories using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software

    4.6 stars, 291 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (291) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Strategies, Organizational Change, Competitive Analysis, Augmented Reality, Market Analysis, Virtual Reality, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 481 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (481) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnership, Research, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Policy Analysis, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Science and Research, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking

    4.8 stars, 214 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (214) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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