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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


  • U

    University of Geneva

    Se former à l'égalité

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Sociology, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    End-to-End Web Development: UI, Databases, APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Database Design, HTML and CSS, API Design, Front-End Web Development, MongoDB, Javascript, Postman API Platform, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, UI Components, Ajax, Database Management, OAuth, Frontend Integration, Authentications

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    CAD/BIM技術與應用專項課程(CAD/BIM Specialization)

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Building Information Modeling, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Practices, Construction Management, Change Control, Civil Engineering, Innovation, Estimation, Construction, Simulation and Simulation Software, Coordination, Model Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analytical Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Decision Making

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Building AI Agents with DeepSeek using Make.com

    Skills you'll gain: Make.com, Email Automation, Deepseek, AI Workflows, Operational Efficiency, No-Code Development, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Household Surveys for Program Evaluation in LMICs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Program Evaluation, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Quantitative Research, Data Quality, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Data Ethics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    CPS Design for Mechatronics, Healthcare, EV & Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Robotics, Electronic Systems, PIC Microcontrollers, Automation, Control Systems, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Hydraulics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Se former à l'égalité: University of Geneva
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
  • End-to-End Web Development: UI, Databases, APIs: Board Infinity
  • Draw a wireframe in Wireframe.cc: Coursera
  • Conflict Management Strategies: LearnKartS
  • CAD/BIM技術與應用專項課程(CAD/BIM Specialization): National Taiwan University
  • Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Building AI Agents with DeepSeek using Make.com: Board Infinity
  • Storying the Self: How Stories Shape our Identities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Household Surveys for Program Evaluation in LMICs: Johns Hopkins University

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