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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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    Google

    AI for Research and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Research, Responsible AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Visualize Data Using Advanced Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Graphing, Technical Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Extended Reality for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Application Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Jira Workflow Automation & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Jira (Software), Workflow Management, Report Writing, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Due Diligence, Dashboard, Return On Investment, Sprint Planning, Business Process Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Process Improvement, No-Code Development, Debugging, Configuration Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Strategic Cyber Effects Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Campaign Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Resilience, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Coordination, Strategic Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Foundations of Tricentis Tosca Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Test Automation, Test Data, Functional Testing, Test Execution Engine, CI/CD, System Testing, Software Testing, No-Code Development, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize and Evaluate Your No-Code Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Operational Analysis, Automation, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, System Monitoring, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Maintainability, Workflow Management, Project Performance, Scalability, Analysis, Solution Architecture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, System Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze and Act on Audience Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Customer Insights, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Market Research, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Presentations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Strategic Marketing, Data Capture, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, React Redux, Restful API, Database Design, Ajax, Database Application, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, NoSQL, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js, Performance Tuning, API Design, Data Structures, MongoDB, Debugging, JavaScript Frameworks

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Cloud Computing for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Cloud Computing, Apache Spark, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, PySpark, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Containerization, Restful API, Data Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Salesforce Agents: Building AI-Powered Automations

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Business Process Automation, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Salesforce Development, Automation, AI Product Strategy, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Responsible AI, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies, Scalability, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    CFO Excellence: Mastering Finance Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Strategic Leadership, Digital Transformation, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Forecasting, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Acumen, Technology Strategies, Organizational Structure, Talent Management, Team Leadership, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI for Research and Insights: Google
  • Analyze & Visualize Data Using Advanced Excel: EDUCBA
  • Extended Reality for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Jira Workflow Automation & Optimization: Coursera
  • Strategic Cyber Effects Management: Starweaver
  • Foundations of Tricentis Tosca Automation: Coursera
  • Optimize and Evaluate Your No-Code Automation: Coursera
  • Analyze and Act on Audience Insights: Coursera
  • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
  • Cloud Computing for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh

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