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.
Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Workforce Management, Scalability, Workforce Planning, Solution Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Dashboard, Collaborative Software, Graphic Design, Marketing, User Accounts, Business
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Content Creation, Public Speaking, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Multimedia, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Logo Design, Cinematography, Video Editing, Computer Graphics, Adobe Illustrator, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Adobe Photoshop, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creative Design, Typography
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Modeling, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Technical Documentation, Product Testing, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Management, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Layout Design, Photo Editing, Color Theory, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Architectural Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Layout Design, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Typography, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Web Development, Customer Service
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Game Design, Animation and Game Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, 3D Modeling, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Assets, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design, AutoCAD Civil 3D, As-Built Drawings, Computer Graphics, Design Software, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Test Equipment, Test Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months