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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Foundations and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Data Warehousing, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Data Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Machine Learning, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    175 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Software Design, Storytelling, Application Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Delivery Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Hospital Experience, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Primary Care, Payment Systems, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Equity, Performance Measurement, Community Health, Cost Reduction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    215 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, AI Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data and Business Process Modeling with Microsoft Visio

    Skills you'll gain: Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Data Modeling, Microsoft Visio, Diagram Design, Business Process, Business Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Application Security, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, C (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, System Configuration, Application Development, Security Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), System Requirements

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    204 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Report Writing, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Analysis Software, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Market Opportunities, Internet Of Things, Supply Chain Management, Data Integration, Distributed Computing, Systems Integration, Interoperability, Scalability, Market Trend

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    338 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Usability, Statistical Reporting, Human Centered Design, Authentications, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    126 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Systems, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Computer Science, Interactive Design, Emerging Technologies, Collaborative Software, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Project Management: Gestiona tu proyecto y equipo con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Timelines, Presentations, Kanban Principles, Project Design, Project Management, Team Management, Brainstorming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    275 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Mining Foundations and Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Healthcare Delivery Providers: University of Minnesota
  • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
  • Data and Business Process Modeling with Microsoft Visio: Microsoft
  • Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development: Arm
  • Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals: 28DIGITAL
  • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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