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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

    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, New Business Development, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Get started with Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Web Development, User Accounts, Graphic Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SkillUp

    AZ-305 Designing MS Azure Infrastructure Solutions Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Relational Databases, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), Databases, General Networking

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Fundamentals for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Python Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Computational Logic, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Structures, Animations

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Positivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Professional Development, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced XML Integration and Project Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Ajax, Extensible Languages and XML, Web Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Javascript and jQuery, Web Development, Android Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Middleware, Model View Controller, Hibernate (Java), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interoperability, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Mobile Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Talent Management, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Project Design, Policy Development, Public Administration, Service Design, Governance, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Data Management, Process Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Load Flow Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Systems Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Network Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Graph Theory

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Full-Stack Developer Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Performance Tuning, Frontend Integration, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, Development Environment, Cloud Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Software Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Applications, UI Components, Authentications, Application Development, Application Design

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات ذكاء النجاح | Success Intelligence Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Team Oriented, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Business Leadership, Goal Setting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create an Organizational Company Chart with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Organizational Structure, Diagram Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Presentations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Adobe

    AI Foundations for Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Ideation, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Creative Design, Design Thinking, Multimedia, Storytelling, Visual Design, Content Strategy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Get started with Wix: Coursera
  • AZ-305 Designing MS Azure Infrastructure Solutions Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • Python Fundamentals for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced XML Integration and Project Applications: EDUCBA
  • Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Load Flow Analysis: L&T EduTech
  • Full-Stack Developer Capstone Project: Microsoft
  • مهارات ذكاء النجاح | Success Intelligence Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD

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