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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Business Modeling, Cold Calling, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Selling Techniques, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Sales Process, Market Analysis, Marketing, General Sales Practices, Ideation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Art History, Ideation, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Design Research, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Brand Marketing, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Brand Awareness, Branding, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Organizational Skills, Marketing, File Management, Graphic Design, Business, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Learning Theory, Quality Assessment, Infographics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Video Production, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Disabilities, Web Content, Learning Strategies, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Office, Diversity Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Design, Design Software, Color Theory, Layout Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Assembly Drawing, Product Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Development, Hardware Design, Technical Drawing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Peer Review, English Language, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Database Application
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Resource Allocation, Investment Banking, Capital Budgeting, Capital Markets, Organizational Structure, Corporate Tax, Leadership and Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks