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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Probability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Plan Reading and Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Plans And Specifications, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Construction, Design Specifications, Mechanical Drawings, Submittals (Construction), Building Codes, Coordination, Plumbing, Structural Engineering, Electrical Systems

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Boas Práticas Científicas

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Research Design, Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Ethics, Experimentation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Understanding the Campaign Components

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Earned Media, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Public Relations, Shared Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Target Audience, Research and Design, Research, Market Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Transcribe Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Technical Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with User Experience (UX) Design in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, UI Components, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Centered Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Email Automation, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Front-End Web Development, Java Programming, Web Design and Development, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Java, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Web Servers, Systems Development, Application Servers

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Digital Transformation, Project Planning, Business Acumen, Customer Service, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Practices, Project Management, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Typography and Color Theory in Design with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Typography, Creative Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    How to Build an Enterprise AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Technology Roadmaps, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Scalability, Business Transformation, Business Priorities, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Culture Transformation, Return On Investment, Business Metrics, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    UI/UX Design with Sketch: Travel Booking App

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Usability, Mockups, User Experience, UI Components, Application Design, Layout Design, User Flows

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Multimedia, Information Architecture, Layout Design, User Experience Design

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Neural Networks: Johns Hopkins University
  • Plan Reading and Specifications: University of California, Davis
  • Boas Práticas Científicas: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Understanding the Campaign Components: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Amazon Transcribe Getting Started: Amazon Web Services
  • Get Started with User Experience (UX) Design in Miro: Coursera
  • Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects: EDUCBA
  • Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential: Siemens
  • Typography and Color Theory in Design with Canva: Coursera
  • How to Build an Enterprise AI Strategy: Starweaver

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