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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, User Experience Design, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Storyboarding, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Design Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Qualitative Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    962 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    How to Achieve Service Excellence - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Service Recovery, Service Design, Personalized Service, Hospitality Services, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience improvement, Customer Relationship Building, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Management, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Customer Insights

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Audit & Index Records: Fast & Flawless

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Records, Auditing, Record Keeping, Compliance Auditing, Metadata Management, Records Management, Financial Auditing, Document Management, Organizational Skills, Operational Efficiency, Information Management, Information Architecture, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Systems Design, File Management, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    API Development and Model Serving

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Load Balancing, Containerization, Docker (Software), Model Deployment, Restful API, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, OAuth, Tool Calling, Scalability, JSON, Servers, Application Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Real-World Node.js Applications and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Software Development, Web Development Tools, Web Servers, Server Side, Development Environment, Front-End Web Development, File Management, File I/O, Web Design and Development, Routing Protocols, Data Storage, Computer Networking, Data Entry

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Interactive R Shiny Data Apps for NGOs

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Cloud Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Deployment, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization Software, Web Applications, Application Development, R Programming, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Data Import/Export

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Performance Engineering for Data Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Disaster Recovery, Database Management, PySpark, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Performance Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Management, Resource Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Modern Web Development with Blazor WebAssembly and .NET

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, JavaScript Frameworks, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Development Tools, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Maintainability, Software Design, UI Components, Data Validation, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    SQL Querying: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Query Languages, Database Software, Database Design, Data Import/Export, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    8D Problem Solving Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Complex Problem Solving, Solution Design, Service Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Validation, Continuous Improvement Process, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize Backlogs and Jira Readiness

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Jira (Software), Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, User Story, Process Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Design, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Estimation, Quality Assurance, Standard Operating Procedure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • How to Achieve Service Excellence - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Audit & Index Records: Fast & Flawless: Coursera
  • API Development and Model Serving: Coursera
  • Build Real-World Node.js Applications and Projects: EDUCBA
  • Build Interactive R Shiny Data Apps for NGOs: EDUCBA
  • Performance Engineering for Data Systems: Coursera
  • Modern Web Development with Blazor WebAssembly and .NET: Packt
  • SQL Querying: Fundamentals: Logical Operations

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