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.

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Typography, Logo Design, Responsible AI, Digital Design, Layout Design, Creative Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Adobe Firefly, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Color Theory, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Ideation
★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Lifelong Learning, Instructional Design, Organizational Leadership, Learning Theory, People Development, Goal Setting, Habit Formation, Drive Engagement, Performance Measurement, Team Management, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Overcoming Obstacles, Employee Coaching
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Experimentation, Storytelling
★ 4.7 (9.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Literacy, Trauma Care, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Learning Styles, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Language Learning, Writing, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
★ 4.7 (335) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Wireframing, Prototyping
★ 4.7 (526) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Podcasting, Video Production, Instructional Design, Multimedia, Content Creation, Adult Learning Principles, Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Graphic Design, Digital Content, Videography, Visual Design, Storyboarding, Creative Design, Learning Strategies, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies
★ 4.8 (109) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Course Development, Teaching, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Educational Materials, Innovation, Learning Theory, Infographics
★ 4.9 (888) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Multimedia, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office
★ 4.6 (256) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, WordPress, Content Management, Web Presence, Web Content, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Design, Marketing, Computer Science
★ 4.4 (4.3K) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Layout Design, Responsive Web Design, Design, Wireframing, Design Elements And Principles, Usability, Design Strategies, Prototyping
★ 4.5 (579) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Requirements Elicitation, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Research
★ 4.6 (9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macmillan Learning
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Visual Design, Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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.