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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 Colorado Boulder

    Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Application Design, Peripheral Devices, Real-Time Operating Systems, System Configuration, Debugging, Digital Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    A

    American Council on Exercise

    Goal Setting for Personal Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Communication, Active Listening, Coaching, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Relationship Building

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in the Classroom for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Instructional Design, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Social Impact

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    National Taiwan University

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

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Building Information Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Architectural Engineering, Estimation, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Construction Management, Creative Design, Model Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    CSS3 Flexbox - Mastering the Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Adobe

    AI Foundations for Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Ideation, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, AI Workflows, Design Thinking, Content Creation, Multimedia, Storytelling, Visual Design, Content Strategy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Customer Satisfaction Survey with Typeform

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, User Accounts, Marketing, Business

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    GenAI for People and Talent Management

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, AI Personalization, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, HR Tech, Human Resources, People Analytics, Workforce Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Analytics, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Create Tasks and Lists with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Time Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, User Accounts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Goal Setting for Personal Trainers: American Council on Exercise
  • Generative AI in the Classroom for Educators: University of Glasgow
  • CAD/BIM技術與應用專項課程(CAD/BIM Specialization): National Taiwan University
  • CSS3 Flexbox - Mastering the Basics: Coursera
  • AI Foundations for Creativity: Adobe
  • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
  • The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase: SkillUp
  • Storying the Self: How Stories Shape our Identities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create a Customer Satisfaction Survey with Typeform: Coursera

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