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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


  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Fundamentos del Diseño Gráfico

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Color Theory, Creativity

    ★ 4.3 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Flow, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (53) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Design Reviews, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback, Experimentation

    ★ 4.9 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Internal Auditing, Corporate Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, Business Planning, Auditing, New Business Development, Audit Planning, Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.2 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Using Data for Healthcare Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quantitative Research, Program Evaluation, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    ★ 4.8 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Revolution and Cut Features

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design

    ★ 5 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Engineering Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Stakeholder Communications, Mentorship, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Personal Integrity, Resilience

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of London

    Working with Objects in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Data, Algorithms, Verification And Validation, Statistical Programming, Development Testing, Data Structures, Transaction Processing

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Programming Reactive Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, System Design and Implementation, Software Architecture, Data Pipelines, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Functional Design, Cloud Computing

    ★ 3.9 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Manage Resources in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Resource Management, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Scripting, Software Installation, Verification And Validation

    ★ 5 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Advanced HR Leadership: Strategy, Talent, and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Recruitment, Leadership Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Strategic Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Structure, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resources Software, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 3.9 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Network Function Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Network Routing, Scalability

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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