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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 Colorado Boulder

    Elements and Principles of Visual Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Design, Media and Communications, Color Theory, Art History, Typography, Creativity, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Rust Basics and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data Storytelling - From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Dashboard, Infographics, Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Crea Presentaciones Informativas con Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Multimedia, Verbal Communication Skills, Photo Editing, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Technical Communication, Editing, Social Media, Marketing, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Synthflow for Beginners: Build a Voice AI Receptionist

    Skills you'll gain: Self Service Technologies, Automation, Setting Appointments, AI Workflows, Calendar Management, Prompt Engineering, Customer Service, Customer Inquiries, Customer Communications Management, Scheduling, Dental Care, Greeting Customers

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Underground Metros Shafts and Caverns

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Building Codes, Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Drawings, Safety Standards, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Data Management and Database Design Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, SQL, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Adobe InDesign: Collaborative Design & Workflow Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Adobe InDesign, Design Reviews, Version Control, Style Guides, User Feedback, Peer Review, Editing, Layout Design, Document Management, File Management, Branding

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, Usability, Web Applications, Semantic Web, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    PowerPoint Excellence – Advanced Design & Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Animations, Motion Graphics, 3D Assets, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Personal & Professional Development: Digital Norms for Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Team Building, Teamwork, Collaboration, Productivity, Professional Development, Time Management, Expectation Management, Organizational Change, Communication Strategies, Communication, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizagem Ativa STEM com Simulações Interativas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Reviews, Lesson Planning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Science and Research, User Feedback, Design Strategies, Innovation, Usability, Chemistry, Physics, Technical Support, Biology

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Elements and Principles of Visual Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Rust Basics and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Data Storytelling - From Insight to Impact: Packt
  • Crea Presentaciones Informativas con Powerpoint: Coursera
  • Synthflow for Beginners: Build a Voice AI Receptionist: Coursera
  • Underground Metros Shafts and Caverns : L&T EduTech
  • Data Management and Database Design Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Adobe InDesign: Collaborative Design & Workflow Mastery: Coursera
  • Web Design and User Experience Engineering Part 1: Northeastern University
  • PowerPoint Excellence – Advanced Design & Animation: Packt

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