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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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    Innovación en los Negocios y Disrupción Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Solutions, Marketing Communications, Data Visualization, Brand Strategy, Project Portfolio Management, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, Innovation, Strategic Communication, Presentations, Strategic Thinking

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Javascript

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    415 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Berklee

    Creativity And Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Self-Starter, Brand Strategy, Open Mindset, Collaboration, Product Development, Visionary, Curiosity, Professional Networking, Problem Solving

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    378 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Power Apps Component Framework, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Data Integration, Performance Analysis, Application Design, Automation, Data Security, Data Store, Business Process, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Teams, Data Analysis Software

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    258 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Generative AI, Cloud Services, Application Design, Identity and Access Management, Containerization, Microservices, Cloud API, Cloud Computing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Cloud Storage, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    732 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Software Architecture for the Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, User Requirements Documents, Android Development, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Interoperability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Supply Chain, Social Impact, Organizational Structure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Product Design, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Ideation, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Product Testing, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Arts and Culture Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Art History, Organizational Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Liberal Arts, Fundraising, Target Audience, Value Propositions

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Generative Model Architectures, AI Security, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    254 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    Java程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, JUnit, UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Data Structures, Software Technical Review, Network Model, Debugging, Program Development, API Design, Algorithms, File I/O, Software Development Tools

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

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

  • Innovación en los Negocios y Disrupción Digital: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Build Your First React Website: Coursera
  • Creativity And Entrepreneurship : Berklee
  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Software Architecture for the Internet of Things: 28DIGITAL
  • Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable: Macquarie University
  • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
  • Arts and Culture Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI: Fractal Analytics

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