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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Java Programming, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Document Management, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Middleware, Plan Execution, Software Design Patterns, Persona Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Art History
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Adaptability, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Unified Modeling Language, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Engineering, API Design, Software Development
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Microsoft Office, Educational Materials, Instructional Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Process Design, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Management, Team Leadership, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, Computer Displays, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Experience Design, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Development Tools, React Redux, Encryption, User Experience Design, Key Management, Application Design, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Development, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Legal Technology, Vulnerability Assessments, Frontend Integration, Data Security, Program Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, MySQL, Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Personally Identifiable Information, Microsoft Excel, Data Governance, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Infrastructure, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Systems Analysis, Database Design, Business Process Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, System Testing, Process Mapping, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Development Testing, Data Management, System Design and Implementation, Software Design Documents, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months