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Instructional Design Courses

Instructional design courses cover creating engaging learning experiences using various strategies and theories. You will learn about needs analysis, curriculum design, assessment methods, and how to incorporate multimedia elements into your materials. Familiarity with frameworks like ADDIE or SAM may also be included, helping you structure your approach to instructional projects.

Popular Instructional Design Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Adobe

    Adobe Graphic Designer: Design that Demands Attention

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Logo Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Graphic Design, Adobe Firefly, Document Control, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI literacy, Visual Design, File Management, Design Reviews, Client Services, Branding, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Instructional Design Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Style Guides, Curriculum Development, Typography, Visual Design, Training and Development, Culture Transformation, Color Theory, Developing Training Materials, Adult Learning Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Program Evaluation, Education Software and Technology, Employee Training, Needs Assessment, Learning Management Systems, Organizational Development, Lifelong Learning, Learning Styles

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    Canva Design Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Typography, Design, Graphic Design, Design Software

    4.5 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Google AI

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, AI powered creativity, Debugging, Brainstorming, Planning, Application Development, Application Design, Generative AI, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Content Creation, Presentations, Responsible AI, Report Writing, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Research, Project Management, Machine Learning

    4.8 stars, 13K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for UI UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, UI/UX Research, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Design Software, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, Wireframing

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
  • G

    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Paid media, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Relationship Management, Marketing, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 52K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (52K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Ideation

    4.8 stars, 76K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (76K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Interaction Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Experience Design, User Experience, Ideation, User Research, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experimentation, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

    4.5 stars, 4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Ideation, Creative Design, Logo Design, Visual Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Design Reviews, Style Guides, Layout Design, Digital Design, Art History, Adobe InDesign, Branding

    4.7 stars, 22K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Program Management, Project Planning, Strategic Thinking

    4.9 stars, 102K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (102K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Pedagogy and Inclusive Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Learning Management Systems, Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Education and Training, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Formal Learning, Instructional Strategies, Multimedia, Cultural Responsiveness, Differentiated Instruction, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Teaching, Human Development, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Interactive Design, Curriculum Development

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles

    4.7 stars, 549 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (549) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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How to choose the right Instructional Design course

Start with what you want to focus on. If you’re focused on e-learning development, choose courses covering e-learning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate. If you want to apply the ADDIE model, check for courses that teach the ADDIE framework and its use in course development.

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