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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Application Frameworks, Usability, Code Review, Event-Driven Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Design Strategies, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis, Quality Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Developing Training Materials, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Marketing, Social Media
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Service Design, Prototyping, Ideation, Product Development, Design, Case Studies, User Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, Interactive Design, Design, Systems Design, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Multimedia, Content Creation, User Experience Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Visual Design, Diversity and Inclusion, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, User Centered Design, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Canva (Software), Typography, Target Audience, Data Visualization, Infographics, Communication Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Communication, Timelines, Storytelling, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Syllabus Development, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Product Design, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Market Research, Corporate Strategy, Case Studies, User Feedback, Product Testing, Customer Insights
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Style Guides, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Workflow Management, Visual Design, Asset Management, Color Theory, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks