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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


  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Aprende a potenciar tu productividad con IA y ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Productivity Software, Education Software and Technology, Anthropic Claude, Automation, LLM Application, OpenAI, Excel Macros, Critical Thinking, Productivity, Generative AI, Educational Materials, Artificial Intelligence, Excel Formulas

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, People Management, Emotional Intelligence, Disabilities, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Safety Culture, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), No-Code Development, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, Content Management, Configuration Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    اساسيات قواعد البيانات باستخدام Airtable

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Sharing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arm

    Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    كيفية تحرير الصور لوسائل التواصل الاجتماعي باستخدام كانفا

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Canva (Software), Creative Design, Content Creation, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Fraud Analysts: Improving Detection Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Fraud detection, Generative AI, Risk Management, Data Visualization Software, ChatGPT, Data Synthesis, Compliance Management, Unsupervised Learning, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Data Pipelines, Automation, Predictive Analytics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Usability, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Employee Training, Information Assurance, Information Privacy, Network Security, Business Ethics, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build an LLM and RAG-based Chat Application using AlloyDB and LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, PostgreSQL, Database Systems, User Interface (UI), Prompt Patterns, Human Computer Interaction, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing

    3
    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Development, Database Systems, Data Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Oracle Databases, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Program Management Process

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Project Closure, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Procurement, Communication Planning, Financial Management, Contract Management, Scheduling, Stakeholder Communications, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Quality Management, Quality Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Aprende a potenciar tu productividad con IA y ChatGPT: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems: Coursera
  • Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course: Packt
  • اساسيات قواعد البيانات باستخدام Airtable: Coursera
  • Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm: Arm
  • كيفية تحرير الصور لوسائل التواصل الاجتماعي باستخدام كانفا: Coursera
  • GenAI for Fraud Analysts: Improving Detection Efficiency: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace: Macquarie University
  • Build an LLM and RAG-based Chat Application using AlloyDB and LangChain: Google Cloud

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