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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 California, Davis

    Google SEO Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Google Analytics, Marketing, Information Architecture, Social Media, User Experience, Generative AI

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Application Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Social Media Content Creation with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Animations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Driving engagement, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Storyboarding, Instagram, Graphic Design, Storytelling, Brand Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Leading Creative Projects with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Creativity, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Adobe Creative Cloud, Innovation, Creative Design, Design Software, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Communication, Content Creation, Storytelling, Visual Design, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    3ds Max Interior Design: Model & Create Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Autodesk, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Editing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Investment and Portfolio Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Game Development: Build & Design with Pygame

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Interactive Design, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Program Development, Python Programming, Application Design, Computer Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Generative AI for Graphic Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Adobe Illustrator, Generative AI, Creativity, Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Color Theory, Digital Design, Visual Design, Content Creation, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Image Analysis, Data Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Correlation Analysis, Data Manipulation, Radiology, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Biomedical Technology, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Model Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Orchestrating Experiences: Designing Consistent UX Journeys

    Skills you'll gain: Experience Design, Design Strategies, Service Design, Customer experience improvement, User Experience Design, Customer Engagement, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Research, Customer Insights, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Strategy, Prioritization, Ideation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Google SEO Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM
  • Social Media Content Creation with Canva: Coursera
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part A: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Leading Creative Projects with AI: Adobe
  • 3ds Max Interior Design: Model & Create Spaces: EDUCBA
  • Investment and Portfolio Management: Rice University
  • Python Game Development: Build & Design with Pygame: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI for Graphic Designers: Adobe
  • Neuroscience and Neuroimaging: Johns Hopkins University

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