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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

    Illinois Tech

    Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Full-Stack Web Development, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Classical Music, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Debugging, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Apache Maven, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Application Design, Build Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI) Design, Eclipse (Software), Data Validation, Version Control, JUnit, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Data Import/Export, Java

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Angular 17

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Components, Application Deployment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), TypeScript, Application Frameworks, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Frontend Performance, Data Transformation, Application Design, Server Side, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Services, Web Applications, Network Routing, Software Architecture, Model View Controller

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    3ds Max Architectural Rendering Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk, 3D Assets, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Editing, Virtual Environment, Simulations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Operations Research, Bioinformatics, Probability Distribution

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Migration, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Dashboard, ChatGPT, Gap Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Test Data, Performance Testing, Data Quality

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Storage, Enterprise Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Modeling, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Human Factors Engineering, Creativity, User Research, Decision Making, Human Computer Interaction, Human Learning, User Interface (UI), Data Collection, Human Machine Interfaces, Research Design, Computer Displays, Accident Prevention, Control Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, USB, Peripheral Devices, System Support

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Professional Automated Landing Page using Mailchimp

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Driving engagement, Digital Advertising, Marketing Automation, Customer Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
  • Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects: EDUCBA
  • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Angular 17: LearnQuest
  • 3ds Max Architectural Rendering Masterclass: EDUCBA
  • 算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Peking University
  • Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture: SkillUp
  • Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans: Arizona State University

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