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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

    How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of London

    Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Data Structures, Diagram Design, Program Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn UI Design Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Typography, Web Design, Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD Foundation & Core Drafting Mastery

    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)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Information Privacy

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Front-End Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, Web Design and Development, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, User Story, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Mobile Development, Semantic Web, Git (Version Control System)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Developing a Programme Management Blueprint with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Program Management, Timelines, Diagram Design, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Process Development, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Bringing Ideas to Life Using AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Agentic systems, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, API Design, Cost Management, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Model Deployment, Information Privacy, Innovation, Compliance Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Data Collection, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Public Health, Research Design, Health Assessment, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Surveys, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    التقانة والمستشعرات النانوية - الجزء الاول

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Biochemistry, Creative Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, Display Devices

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Siemens

    Basics of Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Robotics, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Design, Automation, Control Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Performance Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer : Coursera
  • Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts: University of London
  • Learn UI Design Fundamentals: Scrimba
  • AutoCAD Foundation & Core Drafting Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Front-End Web Development for Beginners: University of Washington
  • Developing a Programme Management Blueprint with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Bringing Ideas to Life Using AI: Amazon Web Services
  • Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale: Johns Hopkins University
  • التقانة والمستشعرات النانوية - الجزء الاول: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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