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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


  • I

    IBM

    Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Paid media, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, LinkedIn, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, E-Commerce, Social Media Strategy, Smart Goals, Business Analysis, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: How Stories Shape our Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Media and Communications, Empathy, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Leadership

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Get started with Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Web Development, User Accounts, Graphic Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Draw a wireframe in Wireframe.cc

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Experience Design, Usability, Layout Design, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Web Design, Design, Color Theory

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Conflict Management Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mediation, Relationship Management, Teamwork, Negotiation, De-escalation Techniques, Collaboration, Leadership, Empathy, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Active Listening, Communication, Organizational Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Business Systems Analysis, Solution Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Cloud Security, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Create eLearning Courses with Articulate Storyline 360

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Fundamentals of Compensation Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Labor Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resource Strategy, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Equities

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a custom workflow in Wrike

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Dashboard, Project Management Software, Work Order, Process Design, Project Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Writing Effective Technical Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Target Audience, Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Networking, Diversity and Inclusion, Application Programming Interface (API)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Social Media Content Creation with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Animations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Instagram, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Wind Turbine Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, System Monitoring, Vibrations, Control Systems, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking: IBM
  • Storying the Self: How Stories Shape our Identities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Get started with Wix: Coursera
  • Draw a wireframe in Wireframe.cc: Coursera
  • Conflict Management Strategies: LearnKartS
  • Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Create eLearning Courses with Articulate Storyline 360: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Compensation Strategies: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Create a custom workflow in Wrike: Coursera
  • Writing Effective Technical Documentation: Board Infinity

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