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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


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    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Presentations, Generative AI

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    166 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®)

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Backlogs, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Process, User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Intelligence, Business Risk Management, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Business Planning, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.7
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    331 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Dashboard, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, User Accounts, Data Transformation, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Security Management, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    423 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Art of Visual Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Cinematography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Multimedia, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, AI Security, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, K-12 pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Public Policies, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Mentorship, Planning, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    554 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Design and Build a Data Warehouse for Business Intelligence Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Star Schema, Data Visualization Software, Data Mart, MicroStrategy, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Case Studies, PostgreSQL, SQL, Data Transformation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    294 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Cloud-Based Integration, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Prototyping

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales II

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Small Business Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Market Analysis, Human Resource Management, Economics, People Management, Cultural Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Business Intelligence, Supply And Demand

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    543 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI: IBM
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®): Starweaver
  • SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide: EDUCBA
  • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera
  • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Design and Build a Data Warehouse for Business Intelligence Implementation: University of Colorado System
  • CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump: Coursera
  • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan

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