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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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    Coursera

    Create User Stories in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Backlogs, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, User Research, Product Planning, Agile Methodology, Prioritization, Product Development, Product Strategy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, NumPy, Matplotlib, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Embeddings, Pandas (Python Package), Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Regression Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Data Preparation and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Arizona State University

    Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Creative Thinking, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Dashboard Development with Shiny: GenAI for Retail Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Data Wrangling, User Interface (UI) Design, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    Laravel: Configure, Validate, Authenticate and Authorize

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Validation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Verification And Validation, Security Controls, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Package and Software Management, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Middleware, Debugging, Computer Programming, Information Technology, Dependency Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    System Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Flow Diagrams, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Diagram Design, Growth Strategies, Market Dynamics, Business Modeling, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Sprint Planning, Video Production, Technical Documentation, Prototyping, Digital Publishing, User Interface (UI)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with Wrike

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Timelines, Collaborative Software, Milestones (Project Management), Dashboard, Workflow Management, Organizational Structure, Scheduling, User Accounts, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Disabilities, Advocacy, Mental Health, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Relationship Building

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    L

    LearnKartS

    COBIT 2019 Framework Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Performance Management, Governance, Performance Measurement, Process Management, IT Management, Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework, Goal Setting, Business Analysis, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Management

    3
    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Personal Development, Empathy, Self-Motivation, Professional Development, Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Relationship Management, Resilience, Communication, Stress Management, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create User Stories in Miro: Coursera
  • Machine Learning: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Data Preparation and Analysis: Illinois Tech
  • Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation: Arizona State University
  • Dashboard Development with Shiny: GenAI for Retail Analysis: Coursera
  • Laravel: Configure, Validate, Authenticate and Authorize: Infosec
  • System Dynamics: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Proyecto final: Universidad de los Andes
  • Get Started with Wrike: Coursera
  • Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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