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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.


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Popular Instructional Design Courses and Certifications


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Human Computer Interaction, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    453 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The World Bank Group

    From Climate Science to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Interactive Learning, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Environment, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Water Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Cooperation, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    478 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Photography Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Creative Design, Creativity, Content Creation, Storytelling, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    590 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Management, GitHub, Version Control

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    431 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Diagram Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    368 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Data Science, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    528 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Diversity and Inclusion in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Education and Training, Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, Case Studies, Sustainable Development, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    393 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    351 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Django Features and Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Database Design, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development, Authentications, Web Servers, Data Modeling, Session Initiation Protocols, User Accounts, Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    398 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    West Virginia University

    Sales Operations/Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, Recruitment, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, General Sales Practices, Training and Development, Talent Recruitment, Expense Management, Sales Process, Organizational Structure, Inside Sales, Marketing Budgets, Business Ethics, Employee Training, Legal Risk, Operating Expense, Compensation Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    442 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Equivalent Circuit Cell Model Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Matlab, Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Laboratory Testing, Basic Electrical Systems, Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    552 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Team Oriented, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Market Opportunities, Communication Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Team Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    413 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Generative AI Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group
  • Photography Capstone Project: Michigan State University
  • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
  • Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • Django Features and Libraries: University of Michigan
  • Sales Operations/Management: West Virginia University

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