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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 Maryland, College Park

    Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Solution Design, Agile Methodology, Problem Solving, Agile Product Development, Empathy, Requirements Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    XHTML Front-End Web Design with CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Semantic Web, Verification And Validation, User Interface (UI), Typography, Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Usability, Web Development, Data Validation, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Resolving and Transforming Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Negotiation, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Honesty, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Equity Research Report Writing: Analyze & Structure

    Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Report Writing, Case Studies, Business Writing, Market Data, Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Concision, Proofreading, Financial Statements, Target Audience

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Highway Geometry and Pavement Design

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Traffic Flow Optimization, Construction, Public Works, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Materials science

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Construction Management Field Operations and Admin Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Change Control, Administration, Contract Management, Project Accounting, Timelines, Occupational Safety And Health, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Cost Control, Arbitration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    How Can We Measure and Study Human Error?

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, User Interface (UI), User Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Trustworthy AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Security Testing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Vulnerability Assessments

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Decision Making, Human Learning, Usability, Psychology, Human Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Project Management Tools Techniques and Agile Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Scope Management, Team Leadership, Project Estimation, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management, Organizational Structure, Scheduling, Quality Management, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Heavy Manufacturing Process and System

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Design, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis, Robotics, Materials science, Automation, Quality Assurance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills: University of Maryland, College Park
  • XHTML Front-End Web Design with CSS: EDUCBA
  • Resolving and Transforming Conflict : Arizona State University
  • Communication and Network Security: Packt
  • Equity Research Report Writing: Analyze & Structure: EDUCBA
  • Highway Geometry and Pavement Design: L&T EduTech
  • Construction Management Field Operations and Admin Tools: University of Maryland, College Park
  • How Can We Measure and Study Human Error?: Arizona State University
  • Building Trustworthy AI: Coursera
  • Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations: Arizona State University

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