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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

    Design a pitch deck with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Product Demonstration, Presentations, Marketing Design, Value Propositions, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Team Oriented, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management

    Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Management, Service Design, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership, Information Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Process Management, People Development, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: The Future of UX UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Software, Human Centered Design, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Ideation, Brainstorming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Displays

    Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Technical Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Introduction to PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Scalability

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Methodologies, Team Motivation, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Risk Analysis, Team Leadership, Quality Improvement, Team Management, Benchmarking, Motivational Skills, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, Regression Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Equipment Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Calculus, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, E-Commerce, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Process Design, Data Integrity, Computer Security, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Contract Management, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Restful API, Microservices, Containerization, DevOps, ASP.NET, CI/CD, .NET Framework, API Design, Test Automation, Application Deployment, Git (Version Control System)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Investigation, Statistical Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera
  • ITIL V4 Details of Four Dimensions of Service Management: EDUCBA
  • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
  • Generative AI: The Future of UX UI Design: SkillUp
  • Displays: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to PySpark: Edureka
  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET: Board Infinity

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