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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.


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Popular Instructional Design Courses and Certifications


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    Skillshare

    Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Layout Design, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Typography, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Color Theory

    3.8
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    19 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Scalability, Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Timelines, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Analytics en las organizaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Data Strategy, Analytics, Organizational Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Organizational Strategy, Business Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Structure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Scripting, Version Control, Email Automation, Software Testing, Cloud API, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Productivity, File Management

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Creative Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Strategic Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Business Architecture using AWS Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Organizational Structure, Cloud Solutions, Continuous Monitoring, Account Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering, Data Ethics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design a pitch deck with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Product Demonstration, Presentations, Marketing Design, Value Propositions, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Team Oriented, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations: Skillshare
  • Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization: SkillUp
  • Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?: Politecnico di Milano
  • Analytics en las organizaciones: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Python Functions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Creative Thinking and Innovation: The University of Sydney
  • Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build a Business Architecture using AWS Organization: Coursera
  • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds

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