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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    397 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Algorithms

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    772 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding User Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    545 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Accountability, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Banking, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    793 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Database systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, Information Systems, Database Systems, MySQL, Predictive Analytics, Database Design, MongoDB, Data Modeling, Scalability, Database Management Systems

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    697 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Product Planning, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Building, Product Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Team Motivation, Market Opportunities, User Research, Market Research, Team Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Value Propositions

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    702 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Finance: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Finance, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Business, Business Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    542 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Brightline Initiative

    Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Gap Analysis, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Consulting, Case Studies, Change Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    793 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Cloud Deployment, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Databases, Web Applications, Authentications, Model View Controller, Application Development, Data Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Responsive Web Design, Content Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    351 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Unity Engine, Value Propositions, Animations, Functional Specification, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, 3D Assets, Agile Software Development, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Customer Analysis, Interaction Design, Software Documentation, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    390 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Application Design, Application Deployment, Data Structures, User Accounts, Personalized Service, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    685 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Debugging, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
  • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Finance: The Basics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery: Brightline Initiative
  • Django Application Development with SQL and Databases: IBM
  • Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes

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