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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Mockup in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Design, Packaging and Labeling, Product Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Case Studies, Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Risk Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    138 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a social media presence for your business using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Strategy, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Branding

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    Fortinet Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Application Security, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a website with MailChimp

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Goal Setting, Project Implementation, Project Closure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    136 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded Systems using C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fire and Life Safety Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Pump Stations, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Systems, Process Flow Diagrams, Construction, Safety Training, Hydraulics, Construction Inspection, Safety Assurance, Chemical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Engineering Drawings, Safety Standards, System Requirements, Safety and Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Epic Games

    Unreal Engine Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), File Management, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence and legal issues

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, AI Security, Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Risking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    137 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Import/Export, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SkillUp

    UI/UX Design Fundamentals & Prototyping with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, Responsive Web Design, User Flows, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Design Research, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Design Software, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Brainstorming, Animations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Create a Mockup in Figma: Coursera
  • Financial Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Build a social media presence for your business using Canva: Coursera
  • Fortinet Network Security: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Create a website with MailChimp: Coursera
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Embedded Systems using C: EDUCBA
  • Fire and Life Safety Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Unreal Engine Fundamentals : Epic Games
  • Artificial Intelligence and legal issues: Politecnico di Milano

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