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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


  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Record Keeping, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Organizational Structure, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Systems Thinking Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea diseños y prototipos de alta fidelidad en Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Mockups, Collaborative Software, Web Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnQuest

    IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, Advanced Analytics, User Experience Design, Big Data, User Centered Design, IT Security Architecture, Interaction Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Robotics, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Manufacturing Processes

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create and Sell Digital Teaching Printables with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Teaching, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Business Marketing, Marketing Materials, Data Sharing, Creative Design, Editing, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Dashboard, User Accounts, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Meta

    Database Engineer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, OS Process Management, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Communication Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Style Images with CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

    Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Systems Architecture, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Construction, Building Codes, Architectural Drawing, Industrial Design, Commercial Construction, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Civil Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Technical Drawing, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software, Sustainable Engineering

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Systems Thinking Basics: Coursera
  • Crea diseños y prototipos de alta fidelidad en Figma: Coursera
  • IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking: LearnQuest
  • Create and Sell Digital Teaching Printables with Canva: Coursera
  • Database Engineer Capstone: Meta
  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • Introduction to Internet of Things: IIT Bombay
  • Style Images with CSS: Coursera
  • Optimizing Your Website's Keywords & Pages using Ubersuggest: Coursera

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