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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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    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Marketers

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Ideation, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Mathematics Education, Simulations, User Feedback, Experimentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Web Analytics, Blogs, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Market Research

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Project Design, Digital Design, Typography, Layout Design, File Management, Design Elements And Principles, Design Specifications, Color Theory

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Storytelling, Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Social Impact, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Quantitative Research, Strategic Communication, Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion, Qualitative Research, Resource Allocation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Metro Rail Systems and Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Electrical Systems, Transportation Operations, Building Information Modeling, Construction Management, Construction Inspection, Structural Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Architectural Design, Engineering Practices, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Planning, Engineering Design Process, Emerging Technologies

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    NIIT

    Developing Responsive Web Pages Using HTML5 and CSS3

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Mobile Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Systems, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Product Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Visualization and Reporting with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Data Ethics, Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Marketing Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Marketing Channel, Market Analysis, Price Negotiation, Value Propositions

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Research, Community Development, Creative Thinking, Community Outreach, Climate Change Adaptation, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Relational Database Design: Illinois Tech
  • Generative AI for Marketers: Microsoft
  • Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing: IBM
  • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System: Coursera
  • Gender Analytics Capstone Project: University of Toronto
  • Metro Rail Systems and Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Developing Responsive Web Pages Using HTML5 and CSS3: NIIT
  • Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Visualization and Reporting with Generative AI: Microsoft

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