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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


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    L&T EduTech

    Foundations in Heavy Industry Production

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Manufacturing Standards, Safety Standards, Technical Standard, Materials science, Design Reviews, Failure Analysis, Thermal Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Excel Advanced Functions and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Entry, Financial Modeling, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Security

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Designing the Future of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Mobile Banking, Banking Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Financial Regulations, Payment Systems, International Finance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Retail Banking, API Design, Data Governance, Finance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Autodesk, Layout Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Image Quality, Design Software, Design, Simulations, Design Elements And Principles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Uso de bancos de dados com Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Systems, Database Design, Query Languages, Web Scraping, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Modeling, Data Storage, Python Programming, Web Development, Data Collection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Parent Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Creative Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Gestão de produtos digitais: Princípios básicos modernos

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, New Product Development, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Development, Product Improvement, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Design Thinking, Analysis, Customer Insights, Growth Strategies, Product Testing, Communication, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    UBITS

    ¿Cómo tomar decisiones en tiempos de caos?

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Business Leadership, Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Adaptability, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Elevate Team Productivity with Crew AI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Productivity Software, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Automation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Decision Making, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Communication in Remote Work

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Team Building, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Communication, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Expectation Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations in Heavy Industry Production: L&T EduTech
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
  • Master Excel Advanced Functions and Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Designing the Future of Finance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors: EDUCBA
  • Uso de bancos de dados com Python: University of Michigan
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project: Arizona State University
  • The Creative Leader: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gestão de produtos digitais: Princípios básicos modernos: University of Virginia
  • ¿Cómo tomar decisiones en tiempos de caos?: UBITS

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