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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

    Columbia University

    Causal Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Econometrics, Program Evaluation, Logistic Regression

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    104 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Plan de Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Business Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Structure

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    151 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Business of Product Management II

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Customer Retention, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Innovation, Revenue Management, Financial Statements, Agile Methodology, Customer experience strategy (CX), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Improvement Process

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Data Visualization Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Geographic Information Systems

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Application Development, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    141 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Special Education, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Object-Oriented Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development Methodologies, Distributed Computing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainability and the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Environment, Architectural Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Economics

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    159 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    服務模式的體驗、設計與創新:從痛點到賣點 (Experience, Design, and Innovation of Service Models: from Pain Points to Selling Points)

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Service Design, Customer experience improvement, Financial Services, Innovation, Economics, Product Design, Case Studies, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    151 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Education Software and Technology, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Qualitative Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    143 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    Communicating Data Science Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Big Data, Technical Communication, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    142 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Construction Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Building Codes, Building Design, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Sustainable Development, HVAC, Stormwater Management, Architectural Engineering, Thermal Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Causal Inference: Columbia University
  • Plan de Negocios: Universidad de Palermo
  • The Business of Product Management II: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Building Data Visualization Tools: Johns Hopkins University
  • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Object-Oriented Programming Concepts: LearnQuest
  • Sustainability and the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 服務模式的體驗、設計與創新:從痛點到賣點 (Experience, Design, and Innovation of Service Models: from Pain Points to Selling Points): National Taiwan University
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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