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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

    Design Fundamentals with AI

    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 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Instructional Design Tips for Creating a Culture of Learning

    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

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Experimentation, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 9.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Literacy & Trauma Informed Instruction for Educators

    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 stars, 335 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (335) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Microsoft

    Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

    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 stars, 526 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (526) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

    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 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation

    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 stars, 888 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Multimedia, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office

    4.6 stars, 256 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (256) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    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 stars, 4.3K reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (4.3K) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Information Design

    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 stars, 579 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (579) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to User Experience Design

    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 stars, 9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macmillan Learning

    Developing Clear Verbal and Visual Content

    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

    Category: New
    New
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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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