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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


  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Animations, Scripting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CertNexus

    Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Art History, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Aesthetics, Mathematics Education, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    136 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms, Simulations, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Scalability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google - Spectrum Sharing

    Become a CBRS Certified Professional Installer by Google

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Technical Communication, Communication Systems, Network Infrastructure, Global Positioning Systems, System Configuration, Record Keeping, Verification And Validation, Technical Services, Data Entry, Data Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    222 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Design, Software Testing, Application Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving Your Statistical Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Data Sharing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Synthesis, R Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Social Media, Content Creation, Marketing Collateral, Branding, Multimedia, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    149 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Figma Micro Interaction Design Training

    Skills you'll gain: User Flows, UI Components, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Prototyping, Animations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Advanced Functional Ceramics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Components, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos: Universidad Austral
  • Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice: Duke University
  • Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems: The University of Sydney
  • Become a CBRS Certified Professional Installer by Google: Google - Spectrum Sharing
  • Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP: Coursera
  • Improving Your Statistical Questions: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva: Coursera
  • Figma Micro Interaction Design Training: Simplilearn

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