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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

    Microsoft

    Power BI & Power Virtual Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Data Security, Microsoft Teams, Data Analysis Software, No-Code Development, Customer Engagement

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Scripting, Version Control, Email Automation, Software Testing, Cloud API, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Productivity, File Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea juegos e historias animadas con Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Digital Publishing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Systems Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Efficiency, Security Strategy, Operational Performance Management, Scalability, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Digital Transformation Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Leadership, Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Robotics Engineering & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Internet Of Things, Control Systems, Automation, Programmable Logic Controllers, Image Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Computer Vision, Equipment Design, Embedded Software, Mechanical Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Teaching for Autonomous AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Automation, Decision Support Systems, User Story, AI Product Strategy, Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Materials science

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Amazon

    Database Management with Java and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Database Development, Database Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Transaction Processing, Software Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis, Performance Testing, Scalability

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Power BI & Power Virtual Agents: Microsoft
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Crea juegos e historias animadas con Scratch: Coursera
  • Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework: Amazon Web Services
  • Digital Transformation Leader: Starweaver
  • Robotics Engineering & Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Machine Teaching for Autonomous AI: University of Washington
  • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera
  • Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials: Coursera

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