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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


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Computer Science, Pseudocode, Software Testing, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Integration Testing, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Distributed Computing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Adobe Content Creator: Launching Your Creative Career

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Content Creation, Responsible AI, Digital Design, Generative AI, Layout Design, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Content Marketing, Visual Design, Typography, Infographics, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Color Theory, Branding

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI Foundations & Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Responsible AI, Design, User Experience Design, Creative Design, Persona (User Experience), Design and Product, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, UI/UX Strategy, Innovation, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Professional Development, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Business Research

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, Product Improvement, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, Product Roadmaps, Customer Insights, Agile Methodology, Customer Engagement, Product Testing, Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, User Story, Lean Methodologies

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Systems Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Data Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Requirements Management, Process Design, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Communication Planning, Business Process Modeling, Information Technology, Release Management, Database Management, Agile Methodology

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Gamification

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Project Design, Social Impact, Drive Engagement, Design Thinking, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Training and Development, Behavior Management, Customer Engagement, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, File Management, Creativity, Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Content Creation, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Documentation, Open Source Technology, electromagnetics, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: MicroStrategy, Business Intelligence, Database Design, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Database Management Systems, SQL, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence Software, Data Integration, Performance Measurement, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Modeling, Database Management, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Architecture, Databases

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Program Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Adobe Content Creator: Launching Your Creative Career: Adobe
  • AI Foundations & Design Thinking: AI CERTs
  • People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success: IBM
  • Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals: University of Virginia
  • IBM Systems Analyst: IBM
  • Gamification: University of Pennsylvania
  • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
  • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Michigan
  • Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners: Coursera

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