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.

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Technical Review, Java Programming, System Design and Implementation, Java, Diagram Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Application Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Multimedia, Presentations, Design Reviews, Peer Review, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Media Production, Creative Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Learning Strategies, Videography, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Document Control, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Design Reviews, File Management, Client Services, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Branding, Constructive Feedback, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Project Management, Aesthetics, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Graphical Tools, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Typography, Design Software, Design Reviews, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, AI Integrations, Design Strategies, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, LLM Application, Software Design Patterns, Databases, OpenAI API, Application Design, AI Integrations, Software Design, Software Architecture, AI Security, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Object Oriented Design, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Ideation, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, User Flows, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Web Design, Wireframing, Typography, Application Design, Layout Design, UI Components, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Design Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Informatics, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Usability Testing, Agile Project Management, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Software Development, Testability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks