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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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    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Autodesk, Sustainable Architecture, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Land Development, Conceptual Design, Layout Design, 3D Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    SAP S/4HANA: From ABAP to Cloud-Ready Applications

    Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, SAP Applications, Restful API, Core Data (Software), Security Controls, HTML and CSS, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Query Languages, Action Oriented, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Figma (Design Software), Design Research, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, User Centered Design, Collaborative Software, Interactive Design, Persona Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    STARWEAVER

    AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Product Management, Market Opportunities, ChatGPT, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Product Development, Innovation, Product Requirements, AI Personalization, Product Knowledge

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    Multiple educators

    Innovación en los Negocios y Disrupción Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Design Thinking, Solution Design, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Visual Storytelling, Marketing Communications, Data Visualization, Brand Strategy, Process Design, Project Portfolio Management, Digital Analysis, Advertising, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    HEC Paris

    CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Leadership Development, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Accountability, Resilience, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Collaboration, Forecasting, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Peer Review

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Digital pedagogy, Robotics, Computer Programming Tools, Prototyping, Technical Design, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, 3D Assets

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Unified Modeling Language, Functional Specification, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Technical Documentation, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Process Modeling, Computational Logic

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Building Powerful Reports and Dashboards in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Business Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Management, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Typography, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Motion Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, AI powered creativity, Collaborative Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, AI Workflows

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, User Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Kinesiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, UI/UX Research, User Research, Decision Making, Display Devices, Human Learning, Exercise Science, Accident Prevention, Mitigation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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