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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Design & Optimize SQL Database Schemas

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Database Management, Technical Documentation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    AutoCAD 2025 Best Practices, Tips, and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Performance Tuning, File Management, Computer-Aided Design, Document Management, Automation, Engineering Drawings, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design Software, Configuration Management, Data Sharing, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphic Techniques

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    UX for Augmented Reality: An Introduction for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), User Experience Design, Experience Design, Usability, Virtual Environment, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Event-Driven Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply C# Computer Graphics with Drawing & Visual Effects

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Software Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Python Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Microservices, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, Model View Controller, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Breakthrough Advertisements and Commercials

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Writing and Editing, Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Strategic Communication, Design and Product, Social Media, Design Thinking, Business Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Design, Culture, Art History, Creative Thinking, Design Thinking, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply HTML5 Game Development Concepts with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Animation and Game Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Dart Programming: Intermediate Control Flow & OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Functional Design, Application Development, User Flows, Application Design, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Game Development Patterns with Godot 4

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Game Design, Maintainability, Software Design, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Scalability, Game Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Animations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Design & Optimize SQL Database Schemas: Coursera
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • AutoCAD 2025 Best Practices, Tips, and Techniques: Packt
  • UX for Augmented Reality: An Introduction for Designers: Skillshare
  • Functional Program Design in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Apply C# Computer Graphics with Drawing & Visual Effects: EDUCBA
  • Mastering Python Design Patterns: Packt
  • Designing Breakthrough Advertisements and Commercials: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Apply HTML5 Game Development Concepts with Canvas: EDUCBA

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