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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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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    English for Teaching Purposes

    Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Train The Trainer, Grammar

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Developing Front-End Apps with React

    Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Design and Development, UI Components, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Data Access, Application Programming Interface (API), Dataflow

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    760 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Wireless Communications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Digital Communications, System Design and Implementation, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies

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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    International Cyber Conflicts

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Conflict Management, Security Management, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Agentic AI and AI Agents: A Primer for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Automation, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Data Ethics, Web Analytics and SEO

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    825 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Software Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Product Family Engineering, Software Systems, Software Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Middleware, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Scalability, Databases

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI) Design

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    377 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Social and Multimedia Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Adobe Express, Multimedia, Social Media Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Visual Design, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Media Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design, Infographics, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn)

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Productivity, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Time Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Fundamentos de Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mockups, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Application Development, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, GitHub

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    677 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Student Support and Services, Course Development, Collaborative Software, Curriculum Development, Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Educational Materials, Community Development, Classroom Management, Teaching, Performance Testing, Collaboration, Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Developing Front-End Apps with React: IBM
  • Wireless Communications for Everybody: Yonsei University
  • International Cyber Conflicts: The State University of New York
  • Agentic AI and AI Agents: A Primer for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Software Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
  • Social and Multimedia Content Creation: Adobe
  • 学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn): Deep Teaching Solutions

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