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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Secure & Scalable API Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), ASP.NET, Authentications, Secure Coding, Load Balancing, Microsoft Copilot, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Security, Back-End Web Development, API Design, .NET Framework, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Application Security, Application Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Process Optimization, Debugging

    4.5 stars, 98 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (98) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    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
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Advocacy, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Writing

    4.3 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Columbia University

    Causal Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Research Design

    3.3 stars, 107 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.3 (107) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Create an Infographic in Canva

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

    4.6 stars, 202 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Project Management, AI Enablement, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Case Studies, Project Documentation, Automation

    4.5 stars, 172 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, digital literacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Community and Social Work, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Advocacy, Intercultural Competence, Media and Communications, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies

    4.8 stars, 322 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Healthcare Project Management, Data Quality, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 203 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Design and Develop a Website using Figma and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Prototyping, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Design Software, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6 stars, 118 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Configuration Management

    4.8 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Philanthropy, Social Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Finance

    4.9 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Middleware, Cloud Platforms, Embedded Systems, Information Systems Security, Telecommunications, Cloud Technologies, Interoperability, Cybersecurity, Cloud-Based Integration

    4.5 stars, 127 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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