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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


  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn React Hooks: Build a Tic Tac Toe Game

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Web Components, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Hands-On Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Data Integration, Apache Hive, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, System Design and Implementation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, NoSQL, MongoDB, SQL, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Data Visualization Fundamentals in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Entrepreneurial Competencies for Landscape Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Product Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Investment Banking, Ideation, Stakeholder Management, Customer Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Project Design, Project Scoping, Microsoft 365, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Microsoft Office, Project Estimation, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Documentation, Dependency Analysis, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Prompt Engineering and Memory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, Context Management, User Interface (UI), Vector Databases, Debugging

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Erste Schritte in Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Presentations, Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Systems Integration - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, User Experience Design, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Computer Interaction, Application Security, Agile Methodology, Information Systems, Software Development, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Project Management Software, Information Technology, Database Management Systems

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Data Meets Design – Business PowerPoint Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Storytelling, Infographics, Layout Design, Branding

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Generative AI Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Google Workspace, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, Cloud Platforms, LLM Application, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Quality, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Core Project Management Process

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Sprint Planning, Team Leadership, Project Implementation, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learn React Hooks: Build a Tic Tac Toe Game: Scrimba
  • The Ultimate Hands-On Hadoop: Packt
  • Data Visualization Fundamentals in Python: University of Pittsburgh
  • Entrepreneurial Competencies for Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • Advanced Prompt Engineering and Memory Management: Packt
  • Erste Schritte in Easil: Coursera
  • Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP): Logical Operations
  • Systems Integration - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Data Meets Design – Business PowerPoint Skills: Packt

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