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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 California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Applications, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Build Websites with Figma, HTML, and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Mockups, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Prototyping, Javascript, Web Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kotter

    The 4 Core Change Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership Development, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Lifelong Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate Employee Comprehension with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Test Tools, Education Software and Technology, Design, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), digital literacy, Machine Learning

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U
    S

    Multiple educators

    Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Brand Marketing, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Business Leadership, Environment and Resource Management, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Management, Market Opportunities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers: Fairness & Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Model Evaluation, Human Centered Design, Data Quality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Digital Transformation, Project Planning, Business Acumen, Customer Service, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Practices, Project Management, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Adobe Illustrator Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Data Import/Export, Typography, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Scalability

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Research Methodologies, Collaboration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Program Management: Stakeholders Identification in ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Software, Project Design, Program Development, Process Flow Diagrams, Agile Methodology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
  • Build Websites with Figma, HTML, and CSS: Scrimba
  • The 4 Core Change Principles: Kotter
  • Evaluate Employee Comprehension with Canvas: Coursera
  • How to Get Into AI: University of Leeds
  • Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Fairness & Bias: Google Cloud
  • Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential: Siemens
  • Atención centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Adobe Illustrator Essentials: Skillshare

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