• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Instructional Design

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


  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Brand New Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Style Guides, Branding, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Brainstorming, Design Research, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Creativity, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Brand Identity and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Logo Design, Brand Management, Target Audience, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Marketing, Customer Insights, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Typography, Storytelling, Color Theory

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    884 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Java, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    684 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Design Thinking, Change Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Leadership, Conflict Management, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Initiative and Leadership, Data Analysis Software, Patient-centered Care

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Collaboration, Empathy, Team Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Business Communication, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Research, Blockchain, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies, Workforce Development, Court Systems, Entrepreneurship, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Design Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    What is the Metaverse?

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Healthcare Ethics, Virtual Teams, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Education and Training, New Product Development, Content Creation, Communication, Economics, Safety and Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Adobe

    Making Accessible Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Adobe Express, Multimedia, User Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Visual Design, Diversity and Inclusion, Graphic Design, Creative Design, User Centered Design, Color Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leadership: Introduction to Change

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Change Management, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Responsible AI, Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Oral Expression

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    854 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    754 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Searches related to instructional design

instructional design foundations and applications
instructional design foundations
instructional design certificate
instructional design for elearning
instructional design free
instructional designing
instructional design and technology
instructional design addie
1…127128129…641

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

  • Brand New Brand: California Institute of the Arts
  • Brand Identity and Strategy: IE Business School
  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Patient Safety: Johns Hopkins University
  • Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho: Universidad Austral
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • What is the Metaverse?: Meta
  • Making Accessible Designs: Adobe
  • Agile Leadership: Introduction to Change: University of Colorado System

Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

Analytics (37)
Presentation (33)
Modeling (29)
Business Analytics (27)
Language (26)
Microsoft Excel (26)
Writing (26)
Speech (18)
Plan (17)
Business Communication (16)
Decision-making (16)
Leadership (15)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • Free IT Certifications and Courses
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok