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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

    Clemson University

    Database Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, NoSQL, Diagram Design

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introdução aos Negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Management, Business Ethics, Design Thinking, People Management, Business Modeling, Corporate Finance, Social Impact, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainable Business, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Introduction to Midjourney

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Creative Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), ChatGPT, Image Quality, Artificial Intelligence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Collaboration, Safety Culture, Influencing, Empathy, Neurology

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Classical Music, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Rapid Prototyping and Tooling

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Basic Electrical Systems, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Electronic Components, Robotics, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, 3D Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Debugging, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Apache Maven, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Application Design, Build Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI) Design, Eclipse (Software), Data Validation, Version Control, JUnit, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Data Import/Export, Java

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Scalability, Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Timelines, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Grant Writing for Health Researchers

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Editing, Statistical Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Planning, Science and Research, Growth Mindedness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    5G Mobile Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Network Security, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Telecommunications, General Networking, Technology Roadmaps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Database Management Systems: Clemson University
  • Introdução aos Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Introduction to Midjourney: Edureka
  • The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Rapid Prototyping and Tooling: Arizona State University
  • IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects: EDUCBA
  • Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?: Politecnico di Milano

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