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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

    MathWorks

    MATLAB Skills for the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Matlab, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Data Visualization, LLM Application, Data Sharing, Scientific Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Code Review, Descriptive Statistics, User Interface (UI) Design, Engineering Calculations, Programming Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, New Business Development, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Creative Design, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Brand Strategy, Branding, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Content

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Generative AI for Keyword Research

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Competitive Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in the Classroom for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Instructional Design, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Social Impact

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Lean Six Sigma White Belt: Analyze & Improve

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Root Cause Analysis, Waste Minimization, Pareto Chart, Standard Operating Procedure

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Digital Products with Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Marketing Design, Digital Design, Marketing Collateral, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Design, Presentations, Project Design, Organizational Skills, Marketing, User Accounts, Advertising

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create an Organizational Company Chart with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Organizational Structure, Diagram Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Presentations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Design Reviews, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    AWS Database Specialty Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Administration, Database Design, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Data Migration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Disaster Recovery, Databases, Relational Databases, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), NoSQL, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Security, Key Management, Encryption, Amazon S3

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    Oracle

    Oracle APEX: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Oracle Cloud, Application Development, Application Design, Oracle Databases, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), UI Components, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Interoperability, Data Governance, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption, Human Centered Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • MATLAB Skills for the AI Era: MathWorks
  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity: Skillshare
  • Generative AI for Keyword Research: Coursera
  • Generative AI in the Classroom for Educators: University of Glasgow
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt: Analyze & Improve: EDUCBA
  • Create Digital Products with Visme: Coursera
  • Create an Organizational Company Chart with Canva: Coursera
  • Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide: Coursera
  • AWS Database Specialty Certification: EDUCBA

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