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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


  • P

    Packt

    Recommender Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Apache Spark, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, AWS SageMaker, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Modeling, Autoencoders, Python Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Interface and Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Vulnerability, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AZ-400: Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps Pipelines, CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Application Deployment, Azure DevOps, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Security Controls, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Agile Methodology, Performance Tuning, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Delivery

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Pro Styles & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Cloud, Style Guides, Automation, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Typography, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Microservices Architecture for AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Deployment, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Microservices, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Architecture, Scalability, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Python Programming, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Debugging, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social

    Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Social Justice, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Education and Training, Disabilities, Public Policies, digital literacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Collaboration, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Applied Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Bookkeeping, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Reporting, Dashboard, Capital Budgeting, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Services, Financial Data, Investments, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build AI Apps Like a Pro: No-Code Tools for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Prompt Engineering, No-Code Development, User Feedback, Technical Communication, Application Deployment, AI Security, Performance Tuning, Data Wrangling, Version Control, Business Process Automation, API Testing, DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Integration Testing, Application Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Agile Methodology, LLM Application, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Guided Website Development Project

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, User Story, HTML and CSS, GitHub, Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), AI Workflows, Front-End Web Development, Development Testing, Debugging, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Semantic Web

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Métodos de enseñanza temprana de matemáticas y ciencias

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Responsiveness, Research, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    UBITS

    UX writing para principiantes

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Copywriting, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Web Content, Diversity and Inclusion, Storytelling, Writing, Design Thinking, Concision

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Recommender Systems: Packt
  • IoT Security: Interface and Data Security: CertNexus
  • Exam Prep AZ-400: Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert: Whizlabs
  • Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Pro Styles & Layouts: Skillshare
  • Microservices Architecture for AI Systems: Coursera
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design: EDUCBA
  • Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Applied Financial Analysis: Coursera
  • Build AI Apps Like a Pro: No-Code Tools for Beginners: Coursera
  • Guided Website Development Project: University of Washington

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