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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Business Enterprises

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategies, Product Design, Design Thinking, Market Research, Business Development, Value Propositions, Innovation, Communication Strategies

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    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    West Virginia University

    Account Management & Sales Force Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Training, Inside Sales, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Recruitment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    302 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Literacy, Digital pedagogy, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    945 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    CertNexus

    CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Test Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    602 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of North Texas

    Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    457 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Columbia University

    Construction Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Construction Management, Timelines, Lean Methodologies, Architecture and Construction, Construction Engineering, Milestones (Project Management), Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Dependency Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    725 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California, Davis

    Optimizing a Website for Google Search

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Content Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Internal Auditing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Disability Awareness and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Low Voltage, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Three-Phase

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Account Management & Sales Force Design: West Virginia University
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers: Macquarie University
  • Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva: Coursera
  • CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist: CertNexus
  • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas
  • Construction Scheduling: Columbia University
  • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Optimizing a Website for Google Search: University of California, Davis

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