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: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Storytelling, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Drive Engagement, Microsoft Excel, Design Elements And Principles, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Presentation, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Tree Maps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Heat Maps, Computer Displays, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Mapping, Scatter Plots, Scalability
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Style Guides, Logo Design, Branding, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Writing, Differentiated Instruction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Research, Customer Insights, Collaborative Software, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Cybersecurity, Project Design, Policy Development, Public Administration, Governance, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Maintainability, Software Design, Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, Application Development, Data Structures, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Data Integration, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Research, Report Writing, Surveys, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Analysis, Data Management, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, Database Development, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Deployment, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Application Design, Server Side, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Development, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Maintainability, Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Collaboration, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months