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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


  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Job Evaluation, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Data Visualization, Benchmarking, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating EV Charging Hubs: Innovative Design

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Safety, Scalability, Wireless Networks, Capacity Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Neuroscience Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Data Analysis Software, Neurology, Psychology, Physiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Image Analysis, Medical Equipment and Technology, Human Learning, Medical Imaging, Data Visualization Software, Functional Behavior Assessment, Statistical Inference

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Your Portfolio Website with Angular JS

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Model View Controller, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Digital Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Project Implementation, Organizational Structure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Human Resource Management: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Labor Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Succession Planning, Workforce Management, Employee Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Digital Products with Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Marketing Design, Digital Design, Marketing Collateral, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Design, Presentations, Project Design, Organizational Skills, Marketing, User Accounts, Advertising

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #2: Drug Utilization - Drivers and Consequences

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Value-Based Care, Utilization Management, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Patient Safety, Research Design, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MathWorks

    Designing and Simulating Physical Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Software, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, System Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Mobile Development, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Innovation, Creative Design, Systems Integration

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Creating EV Charging Hubs: Innovative Design: Coursera
  • Neuroscience Methods: Johns Hopkins University
  • Build Your Portfolio Website with Angular JS: Coursera
  • How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator: Coursera
  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project: University of Glasgow
  • 遗传学实验: Peking University
  • Human Resource Management: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Create Digital Products with Visme: Coursera
  • Pillar #2: Drug Utilization - Drivers and Consequences: Johns Hopkins University

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