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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


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    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Health Systems, Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Project Management, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Public Health, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Implementation of GenAI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Development Environment, Model Evaluation, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing and Production, Coordination, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making

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    Arizona State University

    Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community

    Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Social Media Ad Campaign using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Storytelling, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, User Accounts

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Como engajar equipes e criar cultura em ambientes virtuais

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Building, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Virtual Environment, Storytelling, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Willingness To Learn, Communication Strategies, Culture

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

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    Coursera

    Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback, Teaching, Professional Development, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Google Workspace

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Conformando tu estrategia digital

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Web Design and Development, Event Management

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

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    L&T EduTech

    Heavy Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Hydraulics, Manufacturing Operations, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Process Engineering, Control Systems, Manufacturing Standards, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Internet Of Things, Materials science, Quality Assurance, Safety Standards, Petroleum Industry, Engineering Practices, Technical Standard, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Thermal Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Empathy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Frontend Performance, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Web Development, Software Testing, Test Automation, Development Testing, WordPress, Javascript

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Computer Architecture, Thermal Management, Scalability, Systems Integration, Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Standard, Reliability

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

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

  • Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?: Imperial College London
  • Implementation of GenAI Agents: Coursera
  • Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community: Arizona State University
  • Create Social Media Ad Campaign using Canva: Coursera
  • Como engajar equipes e criar cultura em ambientes virtuais: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms: Coursera
  • Conformando tu estrategia digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Heavy Manufacturing: L&T EduTech
  • Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York

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