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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

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Python: Istruzioni per l’uso

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Data Management, Functional Design, Debugging, Database Management, File Management, Databases

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Promoción de Habilidades Socioemocionales

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Social Skills, Training Programs, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Program Evaluation, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Trabajo en equipo y creatividad

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Team Building, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, E-Commerce

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Unity Projects: RPG, Level Design & VFX

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Color Theory, Performance Tuning, Geospatial Mapping, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Data Persistence, Linear Algebra

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Management, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Employee Training, Employee Onboarding, Leadership Development, Constructive Feedback

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Comfort in Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Building Design, HVAC, Environmental Engineering, Building Codes, Thermal Management, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Research, Science and Research, Qualitative Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crear un CV y una Carta de Presentación en Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management, Design

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Product Launch and Post-Launch Management

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Product Quality (QA/QC), Product Management, Release Management, Sales Strategy, New Product Development, Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Product Improvement, Product Marketing, Generative AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), User Feedback, Risk Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Customer Centricity as Competitive Advantage - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Value Propositions, Innovation, Organizational Change, Cost Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Productivity and Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Data Security, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Process Design, Information Systems, Workflow Management, Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Python: Istruzioni per l’uso: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Promoción de Habilidades Socioemocionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Trabajo en equipo y creatividad: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career: IBM
  • Advanced Unity Projects: RPG, Level Design & VFX: EDUCBA
  • HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development: Coursera
  • Comfort in Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Crear un CV y una Carta de Presentación en Word: Coursera
  • Product Launch and Post-Launch Management: Microsoft

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