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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 Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Trustworthiness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Social Impact, Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Sustainable Business, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Voces de cambio social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Professional Networking, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies, Professional Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    574 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    UX (User Experience) Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Wireframing, Storyboarding, Persona Development, Requirements Analysis, Adobe Photoshop

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Work with Components in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Usability, Software Design, Mockups, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Application Design, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    174 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    233 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Data Mapping, Animations, Storyboarding

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    189 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    237 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Ideation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, UI/UX Research, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Experience Design, Innovation, User Research, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Critical Thinking, Business Consulting, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    217 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Business Analytics, Analysis, Sociology, Market Opportunities, Social Justice, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Leadership Development, Risk Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    330 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IE Business School

    Critical Perspectives on Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Management, Performance Management, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    313 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media, User Accounts, Design, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    192 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Voces de cambio social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • UX (User Experience) Capstone: University of Michigan
  • Work with Components in Figma: Coursera
  • Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
  • Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Digital Marketing: University of California, Irvine
  • Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Gender Analytics for Innovation: University of Toronto

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