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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Master JMeter on Live Apps for Performance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Performance Testing, Test Tools, Test Data, Scripting, Distributed Computing, Software Installation, System Monitoring, Servers

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Approche agile et design thinking

    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

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI for Automating HR Workflows

    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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Building intelligent agent workflows

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems

    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

  • D

    Duke University

    Environmental Leadership

    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

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Blockchain Technology Applied

    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

  • I

    IBM

    GenAI for SEO: A Hands-On Playbook

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, AI Workflows, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Grouping, Testing & Quality Control of Pile Foundations

    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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

    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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera
  • Master JMeter on Live Apps for Performance Testing: Packt
  • Approche agile et design thinking: University of Virginia
  • Generative AI for Automating HR Workflows: Edureka
  • Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Building intelligent agent workflows: Microsoft
  • Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems: Coursera
  • Environmental Leadership: Duke University
  • Blockchain Technology Applied: Board Infinity
  • GenAI for SEO: A Hands-On Playbook: IBM

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