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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

    Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Animations, Scripting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SAS

    Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    International Business Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, International Finance, Target Market, Market Research, Global Marketing, Operating Cost, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Market Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    117 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, AI Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Syllabus Development, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Student Engagement, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensors for a Carbon Free World

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Electronic Systems, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, Electronics, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Introduction to Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Surveys, Research, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Business Reporting, Business Ethics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Needs Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Implementation of GenAI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Development Environment, Model Evaluation, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Autonomous Vehicle Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Control Systems, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Design, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Databases, Systems Architecture, Distributed Computing, Simulations, Global Positioning Systems, Business Intelligence, Robotics, Automation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Case Studies, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Analysis, Social Impact, Procurement

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Servlet Pages (JSPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Scripting, Java, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Model View Controller

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP: SAS
  • International Business Capstone: University of London
  • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sensors for a Carbon Free World: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
  • Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic: Coursera
  • Implementation of GenAI Agents: Coursera
  • Autonomous Vehicle Engineering: Università di Napoli Federico II

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