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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

    Take your resume to the next level with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Entrepreneurship, Critical Thinking

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Starweaver

    Introduction to Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Product Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Creativity, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Testing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Data Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity, Security Management, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Coordination, Clinical Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Flow, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SAP

    Business Process Modeling and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SAP Signavio, Business Process Modeling, Performance Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Design, Business Process, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Gap Analysis, SAP Analytics Cloud, Business Process Improvement, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Mobile App Development Capstone Project 

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React Native, Application Development, User Story, Flutter (Software), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence, Figma (Design Software), Application Deployment, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, GitHub

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Apple Xcode, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Model Context Protocol for Leaders: Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic systems, Initiative and Leadership, Tool Calling, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Automation, Responsible AI, Marketing Automation, Business Solutions, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Engineering, IT Automation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Oral Expression, Communication, Business Writing, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Business Technologies, Grammar, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Time Management, Critical Thinking

    1.7
    Rating, 1.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, Web Development, Data Validation

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Advanced HR Leadership & Strategy for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Cultural Diversity, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Building, Decision Making, Employee Onboarding, Innovation, Change Management

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    GRAMMY GO

    Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Creative Design, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Take your resume to the next level with Canva: Coursera
  • Introduction to Engineering Design : Starweaver
  • Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security: Macquarie University
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology: Duke University
  • Business Process Modeling and Analysis: SAP
  • Mobile App Development Capstone Project : SkillUp
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
  • Model Context Protocol for Leaders: Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
  • Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上): Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • JavaScript Essentials For Beginners : Coursera

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