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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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    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Social Impact, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Governance, Value Propositions, Innovation, Investments, Presentations

    4.7 stars, 126 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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    University of Michigan

    AI for Design and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

    4.4 stars, 83 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (83) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Google

    Google UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Research, User Story, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Reviews, Design Research, Experience Design, Conceptual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Centered Design, Ideation, Persona (User Experience)

    4.7 stars, 168 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (168) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Generative AI in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Planning, ChatGPT, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Design Thinking, Keyword Research, AI Product Strategy, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Personalized Service, AI Personalization, Customer Communications Management, Machine Learning

    4.3 stars, 158 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (158) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Generative AI and AI Agents with Amazon Bedrock

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Fine-tuning, LangChain, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Model Training, Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Token Optimization, Transfer Learning, LLM Application, AI literacy, Amazon Web Services, Context Management

    4.6 stars, 111 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (111) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Product Design, Prototyping, Product Management, Functional Design, Ideation

    4.2 stars, 102 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Google

    Google Data-Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence Software, Tableau Software, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Storytelling, Analysis, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Visual Design, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.7 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (113) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Mobile Development and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development, Web Development Tools, Android Development, React.js, Javascript, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Node.JS, Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Functional Design

    4.1 stars, 134 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (134) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    CertNexus

    Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Corporate Communications, Communication Planning, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace inclusivity, Communication, Internal Communications, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership and Management, Business Strategy, Marketing

    4.4 stars, 100 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (100) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Box Plots, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Analytics, Variance Analysis, Predictive Modeling

    4.7 stars, 138 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (138) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Google Cloud

    Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Integration, Application Design, Cloud Applications, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Spreadsheet Software

    4.7 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Research Design, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Graphing

    4.6 stars, 186 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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