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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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    University of Michigan

    Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Initiative and Leadership, Open Mindset, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Empowerment, Community Development, Collaboration, World History, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Productivity, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Microsoft Windows, Business Communication

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    Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Robotics Engineering & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Internet Of Things, Control Systems, Automation, Image Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Computer Vision, Equipment Design, Engineering, Mechanical Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Canva for college students

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Planning, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Design Software, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaboration

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Complexity Science

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Social Studies, Quantitative Research, Sustainable Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Simulation and Simulation Software, Agentic systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Epidemiology, Jupyter

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Data Integrity, Security Management, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Usability Testing, Web Development, Software Testing, Test Tools, Front-End Web Development, Functional Testing, Test Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Development Testing, Computer Programming Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, WordPress

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Data Access, Object Oriented Design, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Software, JUnit, Data Integrity, SQL, Database Development, Java, Java Programming, Database Management, Databases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Overview of Automotive SPICE

    Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Process Management, Software Development, Embedded Software, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Change Requests, Process Modeling, Quality Control

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, AI powered creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Quality, Color Theory, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Editing, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design Software, Storytelling, Design, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Portfolio Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    AI Project Leadership: Definition to Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Coordination, Functional Requirement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Technology Strategies, Quality Assurance and Control, Strategic Communication, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Plan Execution, Internal Communications, Business Requirements, Business Transformation, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Metrics, Software Development Methodologies

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Green Building Assessment & Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Construction Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Development, Construction, Building Design, Environmental Issue, Project Management, Environment and Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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