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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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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Microarchitecture, Computational Logic, System Programming, Computer Programming, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Other Programming Languages, Technical Design, Software Design, Memory Management, Program Development, Data Storage

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Graphing, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Scripting, Semantic Web, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Browser Compatibility

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Software Versioning, Image Quality, Web Development Tools, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Web Presence, Web Servers, Frontend Performance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Communication, People Development, Tactfulness, Relationship Management, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Independent Thinking, Organizational Structure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Meta React

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Unit Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Integration, Webpack, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Web Applications, Dataflow, Data Access, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Sharing, User Interface (UI)

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    University of Virginia

    Agile Meets Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Software Development, Testability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Correlation Analysis, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

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    CentraleSupélec

    Build Your First Android App (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Storyboarding, Application Design, Mobile Development, Application Development, Java, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Java Programming, Software Documentation, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Development Environment, Software Installation, User Centered Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Java, Unit Testing, Android (Operating System), Version Control, Java Programming, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, File I/O, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Development Testing, Software Testing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Microarchitecture, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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