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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.


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Popular Instructional Design Courses and Certifications


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    Arizona State University

    Putting it All Together: Problem-Solve Like an Entrepreneur

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Product Improvement, Technology Solutions, Customer Analysis, Solution Design, Customer Insights, Brainstorming, Market Opportunities, Market Research, User Feedback, Business Modeling, Presentations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Engage and Assess Students with Quizizz

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Course Development, Teaching, Interactive Learning, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Content Performance Analysis, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    系统平台与C#程序基础

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Systems, Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, C# (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, System Design and Implementation

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of CPS with ARM processor using Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, C (Programming Language), Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Predictive Modeling, Computational Thinking, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Return On Investment, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Paid media, Network Model, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Analytics, Business Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Software Documentation, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Technical Documentation, Restful API, JSON, YAML, Software Design

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Network Model, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Automation, Real-Time Operating Systems, Differential Equations, Safety Assurance, Verification And Validation

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introdução aos Sistemas de Informação para Negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, Interoperability, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, DevOps, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Integration, Innovation, Application Programming Interface (API), Service Design, Service Level, Organizational Strategy, Mobile Banking, Social Media, E-Commerce, Business Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Collaboration, Cooperation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Leadership, Relationship Building, Empathy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crie designs e protótipos de alta fidelidade com Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Wireframing, Mockups, Collaborative Software, UI Components, Software Design, Web Design, Design Software

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    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
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Putting it All Together: Problem-Solve Like an Entrepreneur: Arizona State University
  • Engage and Assess Students with Quizizz: Coursera
  • 系统平台与C#程序基础: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Design of CPS with ARM processor using Embedded C: L&T EduTech
  • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor: Coursera
  • Modeling of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introdução aos Sistemas de Informação para Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System

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