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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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    University of Michigan

    Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Driving engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Selenium (Software), Web Applications, Java, JUnit, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Agile Methodology, Software Testing, Application Development, Software Design Patterns

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Philosophy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Diagram Design, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Language Learning, Research, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Discussion Facilitation

    4.8
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Tecnología musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Digital Signal Processing, Music History, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Digital Publishing

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to AutoSAR

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Systems Architecture, Application Development, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Intelligent Digital Factories

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Embedded Software, Computer Vision, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Civil Engineering, Classification Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Programming Tools, Wireless Networks, Automation, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Data Storytelling with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos

    Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Model View Controller, Agile Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Software Engineering, Web Development, Software Development, User Interface (UI), Databases, Relational Databases, Ajax, Software Architecture, Ruby on Rails, Javascript, Network Protocols

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Analysis, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Critical Perspectives on Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business, Capital Budgeting, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Business Leadership, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Social Studies, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Korean Philosophy Essentials: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to AutoSAR: EDUCBA
  • Intelligent Digital Factories: L&T EduTech
  • Data Storytelling with Power BI: Edureka
  • Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos: University of New Mexico
  • Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It: Johns Hopkins University

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