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.

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Performance Testing, Test Tools, Test Data, Scripting, Distributed Computing, Software Installation, System Monitoring, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Agile Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Product Development, User Research, Persona Development, Usability Testing, Team Building, User Centered Design, Value Propositions, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Responsible AI, Developing Training Materials, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Workforce Development, Miro AI, Data Ethics, Recruitment, Generative AI Agents, People Analytics, People Management, AI Personalization, Talent Management, Automation, Talent Acquisition, Prompt Engineering, No-Code Development, Agentic systems, Business Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, People Management, Emotional Intelligence, Disabilities, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Safety Culture, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Security, API Testing, System Testing, Test Script Development, Context Management, Health Informatics, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Business Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Environmental Issue, Personal Development, Environment and Resource Management, Visionary, Innovation, Decision Making, Empowerment, Collaboration, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Development Tools, React Redux, Encryption, User Experience Design, Key Management, Application Design, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Development, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Legal Technology, Vulnerability Assessments, Frontend Integration, Data Security, Program Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, AI Workflows, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Process Validation, Construction Engineering, Construction, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Safety Standards
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Recognizing Others, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Occupational Health, Teamwork, Stress Management, Employee Engagement, Mental Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Crisis Management, Workplace inclusivity, Occupational Safety And Health, Human Resource Policies, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Communication, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months