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.

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Performance Tuning, Software Design, Data-oriented programming, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Linear Algebra, Data Structures
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management, Content Creation, Writing, Content Marketing, Editing, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Trustworthiness, Growth Mindedness, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, Apache Hive, Data Strategy, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Strategic Decision-Making, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Migration, Business Analytics, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Information Architecture, Team Building, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Brainstorming, Data Visualization, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, Change Control, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Management, Threat Management, System Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, System Implementation, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Document Management, Systems Development Life Cycle
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Performance Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Organizational Structure, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Employee Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, ASP.NET, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Engineering, Web Services, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Restful API, Event-Driven Programming, DevOps, Data Integration, z/OS, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Microservices, Enterprise Architecture, IBM Cloud, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Design, Systems Integration, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Software Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Lesson Planning, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Strategies, Teamwork, Collaboration, Classroom Management, Virtual Environment, Curriculum Planning, Creative Problem-Solving, Stress Management, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Instructional Design, Motivational Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Customer Support, ChatGPT, Product Support, Customer Inquiries, No-Code Development, Customer Service, E-Commerce, Order Management, AI Personalization, User Requirements Documents, Automation, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Document Management, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Software Design Patterns, Coordination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months