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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


  • M

    Michigan State University

    How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Innovation, Self-Awareness

    4.8 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Construction Techniques and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Estimating, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, General Construction and Construction Labor, Product Lifecycle Management, Cost Estimation, Building Codes, Structural Engineering, Engineering Practices, Digital Analysis, Plant Operations and Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Architecture and Construction, Civil Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Digital Transformation, Assembly Drawing

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Primeros Pasos en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Marketing

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Adobe

    Generative AI for Graphic Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Adobe Illustrator, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Color Theory, Digital Design, Visual Design, Content Creation, Branding

    4.8 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Crea tu curriculum profesional con latex

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Graphic and Visual Design

    4.2 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (34) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Neuroscience Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Sensory Systems Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Neurology, Psychology, Physiology, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Statistical Inference

    4.7 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Hands-on with AWS for IT Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Network Planning And Design, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, User Provisioning, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, User Accounts, Solution Architecture

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Higher Education, Correlation Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Academic Advising, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Informed Consent

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Learning and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Training and Development, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Training Programs, AI literacy, Developing Training Materials, AI Integrations, Innovation, Case Studies, Automation, Design Strategies, Program Evaluation

    4.3 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Business Process Modeling, Analysis, and Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Systems Thinking, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Quality Improvement, Process Flow Diagrams, Six Sigma Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Matrix Management, Dataflow, Prioritization, Generative AI

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Managing Workplace Harmony

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Team Performance Management, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, De-escalation Techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Empathy, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement

    4.5 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Essentials for Finance and Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Miro AI, Financial Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Data Processing

    3.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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