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.
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Program Management, Project Planning, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking
★ 4.9 (102K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, UI/UX Research, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Responsible AI, Persona (User Experience), AI powered creativity, LLM Application, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, Wireframing
★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Open Mindset, Experimentation, Storytelling
★ 4.7 (9.2K) · Beginner · Course · 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, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping
★ 4.7 (519) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Planning, Change Control, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Learning Management Systems, Process Analysis, Educational Materials, Training Programs, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Training and Development, Management Training And Development
Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Language Competency, Educational Materials, Writing, English Language, Literacy, Train The Trainer
★ 4.9 (22K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Formal Learning, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Instructional Design, Diversity Awareness, Learning Theory, Curriculum Development, Interactive Design
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Literacy, Working With Children, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Health Equity, Education and Training, Learning Styles, Instructional Strategies, Trauma Care, Instructional Design, Higher Education, K-12 pedagogy, Learning Theory, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Cultural Diversity, Childhood Education and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
★ 4.7 (332) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Safety Culture, Organizational Development, Training and Development, Lifelong Learning, Instructional Design, Organizational Leadership, Learning Theory, Training Programs, People Development, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Habit Formation, Persistence, Drive Engagement, Initiative and Leadership, Performance Measurement, Team Management, Learning Strategies, Employee Coaching
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Style Guides, Typography, Visual Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Developing Training Materials, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Storytelling, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Graphic Design, Learning Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), 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

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Technology Solutions, Design Thinking, Culture, Public History, Journalism, Social Justice, Design Elements And Principles, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Sociology, 3D Modeling, World History
★ 4.8 (13K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months