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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

    Alex Genadinik

    B2B Sales: High-Impact Questions, Active Listening

    Skills you'll gain: Business Development, B2B Sales, Strategic Partnership, Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Price Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Inside Sales, Phone Sales, Sales Development, Sales, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Search Engine Optimization, Sales Prospecting, Relationship Building, Telephone Skills

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Oracle PLSQL 21c: Apply, Analyze & Build Programs

    Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, Oracle Databases, SQL, Stored Procedure, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Business Logic, Data Validation, Data Integrity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    CEO Playbook: Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Analytical Skills, Strategic Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Spring: Build, Configure & Apply IoC

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Application Frameworks, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Dependency Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Learning with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Learning Strategies, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Lifelong Learning, AI Enablement, Human Learning, Adult Learning Principles, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Student-Centred Learning, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry: EDA Explained

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Sustainable Design, Automation, Design Software, Environmental Issue, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, AI Enablement, Design, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Foundations in Human-Centered AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Generative AI, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Conceptual Design, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing a REST API with Go and Cloud Run

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Deployment, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, API Design, Go (Programming Language), Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Access, DevOps, Database Application, Data Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Terraform Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), User Provisioning, Verification And Validation, User Accounts, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Test Case, Secure Coding, Data Structures

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Social Media Content Creation with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Animations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Instagram, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data-oriented programming, Operating Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Sustainable Design, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Biotechnology, Sustainable Systems, Biology, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Communication, Empathy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • B2B Sales: High-Impact Questions, Active Listening: Alex Genadinik
  • Oracle PLSQL 21c: Apply, Analyze & Build Programs: EDUCBA
  • CEO Playbook: Generative AI: Starweaver
  • Java Spring: Build, Configure & Apply IoC: EDUCBA
  • Learning with AI: Politecnico di Milano
  • Expedite – Skills for Industry: EDA Explained: Siemens
  • Foundations in Human-Centered AI: Northeastern University
  • Developing a REST API with Go and Cloud Run: Google Cloud
  • Terraform Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Social Media Content Creation with Canva: Coursera

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