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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


  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Build Website with HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, and React

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, jQuery, React.js, Javascript, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Components, Web Design and Development, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Data Presentation, Usability, Human Centered Design, User Research, Usability Testing, Quantitative Research, Design Elements And Principles

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python GUI Development with PyQt

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), MySQL, User Interface (UI) Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Database Design, Application Deployment, Application Design, Python Programming, Application Development, Database Management, Graphical Tools, Database Application, Databases, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Development Environment, SQL

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Frontiers in Dentistry

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Informatics, Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral Health, Disabilities, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Medical Imaging, Computer-Aided Design

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Esports Management Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Recruitment, Fundraising, Brand Strategy, Project Design, Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering, Editing, File Management, Graphic Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Metodología jurídica

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Case Law, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Case Studies, Research Methodologies, Research, Qualitative Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Radio y Televisión Española

    Competencias y habilidades esenciales en el entorno digital

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Live Streaming, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Media Management, Video Production, Content Strategy, Web Content, Media and Communications, Content Creation, Journalism, digital literacy, Mobile Development Tools, Research, Digital Communications, Investigation, Social Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Verification And Validation, Open Source Technology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Hardening, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Community Development, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Build Website with HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, and React: Board Infinity
  • Fundamentals of Data Visualization: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python GUI Development with PyQt: EDUCBA
  • Frontiers in Dentistry: University of Pennsylvania
  • Esports Management Capstone Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images: Coursera
  • Metodología jurídica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Competencias y habilidades esenciales en el entorno digital: Radio y Televisión Española
  • SOLIDWORKS Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling: Dassault Systèmes

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