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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


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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Engineering Design Process, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Governance and Risk Management Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, IT Management, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Structure, Accountability

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Access

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    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, Scalability, AI Workflows, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Agentic Workflows, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, Microservices, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Computing, Serverless Computing, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Requirements Management, Software Development, Product Management, Process Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Project Management, Customer Engagement

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, System Programming, Real Time Data, System Requirements, Linux

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing Dynamics: Strategy & Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Case Studies, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Target Audience, Business

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    HTML for Beginners: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Take your resume to the next level with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Entrepreneurship, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    GRAMMY GO

    Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Marketing Design, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crea tu curriculum profesional con latex

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Personal Attributes, Document Management, Technical Writing, Graphic and Visual Design

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Strategic Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Communication, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Technical Management, Professional Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Active Listening, Organizational Structure, Presentations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

  • SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • Governance and Risk Management Concepts: Packt
  • Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance: Coursera
  • Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications: Microsoft
  • Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software: University of Alberta
  • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Marketing Dynamics: Strategy & Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • HTML for Beginners: Getting Started: Coursera
  • Take your resume to the next level with Canva: Coursera
  • Building Your Audience for Music Professionals: GRAMMY GO

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