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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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    Coursera

    Create an Organizational Company Chart with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Organizational Structure, Diagram Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Presentations, Dashboard, Collaborative Software

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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    Edureka

    Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Restful API, Java Programming, Java, Application Deployment, Microservices, Docker (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Containerization, CI/CD, Unit Testing, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Hibernate (Java), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles

    3.7 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (10) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Beginner After Effects: Logo Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Multimedia, Logo Design, Cinematography, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Typography, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Timelines, File Management, Color Matching

    3.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Paths to a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Sustainable Systems, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Action Oriented, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Economic Development, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Empowerment

    4.6 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    A Organização Centrada na Jornada do Cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Customer experience strategy (CX), Agile Methodology, Customer Success Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Journey Mapping, Customer Insights, Process Design, Value Propositions, Solution Delivery, Interpersonal Communications, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Experience Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Product Management, Process Analysis

    4.9 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI Foundations & Industry Overview for Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Customer Support, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency, AI literacy, Anomaly Detection, Network Monitoring, AI Integrations, Digital Transformation

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, File Management, Process Management, Quality Management, Quality Improvement

    4.5 stars, 15 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Research and Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Research, Prioritization, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Research, Proposal Development, Goal Setting, Process Development, Qualitative Research, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Case Studies, Organizational Change

    4.3 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Microsoft Office, Educational Materials, Instructional Design

    4.6 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • H

    Heriot-Watt University

    Learn Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development, Mathematical Software, Software Development Life Cycle, Debugging, Maintainability

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    Edureka

    Advanced Golang Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Web Development, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Other Programming Languages, Network Security, Memory Management

    2.8 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.8 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud Spanner - Defining Schemas and Understanding Query Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Databases, Database Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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