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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

    BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Document Management, Construction, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Drawing, Project Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Digital Transformation, Architectural Design, Construction Management, Collaboration, 3D Modeling, Data Modeling, Coordination, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Visualization

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prompt Engineering, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Performance Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Robotics, Electronic Systems, PIC Microcontrollers, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, Control Systems, C (Programming Language), Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Computer Architecture, Civil Engineering, Cybersecurity, Public Works, Cloud Computing, Electronic Hardware

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Create eLearning Courses with Articulate Storyline 360

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Generative AI for Keyword Research

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Competitive Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Creation, Keyword Research, ChatGPT

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    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
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    TypeScript Operators

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Design, Application Performance Management, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Application Lifecycle Management, Data Management, Restful API, Application Security, Scalability, Software Versioning, Automation, Data Security, Debugging, Data Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Design for the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment and Resource Management, Process Analysis, Materials science

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Program Development, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Conceptual Design

    Build toward a degree

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning: Coursera
  • ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training: Vanderbilt University
  • Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration: University of Colorado System
  • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Create eLearning Courses with Articulate Storyline 360: Packt
  • Generative AI for Keyword Research: Coursera
  • AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy: Coursera
  • Communication in Remote Work: University of California, Irvine
  • TypeScript Operators: Coursera
  • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Implementation: Google Cloud

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