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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


  • 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
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    E-Business: Negocios Online

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Digital Brand Strategy, Business Strategy, Social Media Strategy, New Business Development, Digital Media Strategy, Google Ads, Advertising, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Email Marketing, Social Media, Search Engine Optimization, Business Transformation, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns

    4.7 stars, 260 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Language Competency, English Language, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Language Learning, Student Engagement, Multilingualism, Learning Theory, Grammar, Vocabulary

    4.7 stars, 203 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (203) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Química, guerra y ética

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Diplomacy, General Science and Research, International Relations, Biochemistry, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Ancient History, Verification And Validation

    4.9 stars, 247 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • M

    Microsoft

    Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Gap Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Project Documentation, Functional Specification, Diagram Design, Business Process Modeling, Needs Assessment

    4.6 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Multichannel Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Channel, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Automation, MarTech, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Adobe Express, AI Personalization, Social Media, Market Research

    4.7 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Storytelling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Business Intelligence Software, Performance Analysis, Sales, Business Metrics, Data Import/Export, Trend Analysis, Color Theory

    4.7 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (110) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Database Tables with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Database Systems, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 324 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • D

    Duke University

    Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Microservices, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Cloud Management, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Performance Testing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Flask (Web Framework), Performance Stress Testing, Continuous Monitoring

    4.4 stars, 136 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (136) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a UML

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Diagram Design, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Dependency Analysis

    4.8 stars, 168 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (168) · 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
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development, Educational Materials, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Classroom Management, Student Support and Services, Psychosocial Assessments, Working With Children, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Team Collaboration

    4.9 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (198) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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