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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Getting Started with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Model Deployment, Open Source Technology, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Database Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (4): Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Industrial Engineering, Business Modeling, Process Optimization, Engineering Calculations, Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Engineering Management, Business Operations, Computational Thinking, Data Visualization, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Performance Metric, Business Analytics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Draw Animals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Peer Review, Color Theory

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation, Program Development, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Debugging, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Application Development, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Functional Design, Cross Platform Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Publish your corporate designs on Slack with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Corporate Communications, Shared Media, Facebook, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Marketing Communications, Multimedia, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Management and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Network Analysis, Operations Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Resource Management in Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Management Software, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Workforce Management, Administration, Expense Management, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Key Management, Security Engineering, Data Integrity, Federated Learning, Security Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    PowerPoint Excellence – Advanced Design & Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Animations, Motion Graphics, 3D Assets, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Agile Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Software Development Methodologies, Scalability, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Team Management, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Backlogs

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Writing, Layout Design, Copywriting, Music, Content Creation, Branding, Design, Target Audience, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Créer une Fonction Personnalisée en JS et Google App Script

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Sheets, Scripting, Google App Engine, Project Design, Productivity Software, Automation, Data Access, HTML and CSS, Business Process Modeling, Workflow Management, Javascript, Supplier Relationship Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Getting Started with Generative AI: Edureka
  • Operations Research (4): Capstone Project: National Taiwan University
  • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Draw Animals : Skillshare
  • Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP): Logical Operations
  • Publish your corporate designs on Slack with Canva: Coursera
  • AWS: Network Management and Operations: Whizlabs
  • Resource Management in Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography: Macquarie University
  • PowerPoint Excellence – Advanced Design & Animation: Packt
  • Introduction to Agile Methods: University of Colorado System

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