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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Supply Chain & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Operations Management, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Business Modeling, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Business Process, Organizational Structure, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Project Design, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Materials Management, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Communication Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    NIIT

    Server side JavaScript with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Unit Testing, Server Side, Javascript, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, File Systems, Development Testing, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Front-End Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Responsive Web Design, React.js, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Version Control, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Code Review, Web Analytics and SEO, Database Development, Figma (Design Software), Mockups, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Style Images with CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Meta

    Database Engineer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Construction, Building Codes, Architectural Drawing, Industrial Design, Commercial Construction, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Civil Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Technical Drawing, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software, Sustainable Engineering

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create and Sell Digital Teaching Printables with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Teaching, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Business Marketing, Marketing Materials, Data Sharing, Creative Design, Editing, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Dashboard, User Accounts, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Backend Development using ASP.Net

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, JSON, API Design, Web Services, Middleware, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Holistic Mobile App Design & Development

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Restful API, Cross Platform Development, Microservices, Containerization, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, DevOps, UI Components, ASP.NET, iOS Development, CI/CD, User Interface (UI) Design, .NET Framework, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Version Control

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Supply Chain & Operations: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Introduction to Internet of Things: IIT Bombay
  • Server side JavaScript with Node.js: NIIT
  • Front-End Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Style Images with CSS: Coursera
  • Database Engineer Capstone: Meta
  • Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design: L&T EduTech
  • Create and Sell Digital Teaching Printables with Canva: Coursera

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