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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

    YouTube Shorts: Create Winning Content

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Storytelling, Video Editing, Videography, Drive Engagement

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    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Application Modernization for Enterprise Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, DevOps, Data Integration, z/OS, IBM Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Mainframe Technologies, Mainframe Computing, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Application Management, Application Deployment, Middleware, Data Access, Application Design, Containerization, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity: Design & Implement Advanced Rendering Effects

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, C# (Programming Language), Linear Algebra, Scripting

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with Apache Cassandra

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, NoSQL, Data Store, Databases, Database Management Systems, Application Deployment, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Storage, System Monitoring, Data Maintenance, Distributed Computing, Application Security, Data Modeling, Data Security, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Consumer Behaviour, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Evaluate Employee Comprehension with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Test Tools, Education Software and Technology, Design, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Scripting, AI Workflows, Storyboarding

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    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating Horizontal and Vertical Timelines in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Project Schedules, Diagram Design, Data Visualization, Project Management, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Draw a wireframe in Wireframe.cc

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Experience Design, Usability, Layout Design, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Web Design, Design, Color Theory

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Adobe

    Generative AI for Creative Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, Ideation, Adobe Acrobat, Presentations, Generative AI, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Adobe Photoshop, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Illustrator, Storytelling, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Branding, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital Marketing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Validating Your Startup Idea with MVP Experiment Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Business Strategy, Product Development, Verification And Validation, Product Management, Case Studies, Innovation, FinTech, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Kennesaw State University

    How to Become a Trusted Advisor with Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Honesty, Strategic Partnership, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management, Personal Attributes, Automation, Digital Transformation, Collaboration, Adaptability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

  • YouTube Shorts: Create Winning Content: Coursera
  • Application Modernization for Enterprise Systems: IBM
  • Unity: Design & Implement Advanced Rendering Effects: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started with Apache Cassandra: Whizlabs
  • Digital Marketing Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Evaluate Employee Comprehension with Canvas: Coursera
  • AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine: Skillshare
  • Creating Horizontal and Vertical Timelines in PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Draw a wireframe in Wireframe.cc: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Creative Workflows: Adobe

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