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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Diversity Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Programs, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, AI literacy, Cultural Diversity, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Case Studies

    ★ 4.5 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Technology for Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Construction, Construction Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, GIS Software, Scientific Visualization, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, 3D Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Database Integration and Management

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Database Development, Query Languages, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Secure Coding, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: A Bird’s Eye View

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Systems, System Configuration, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, Computational Logic, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.6 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Restful API, Web Services, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.2 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Data Visualization for Genome Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Statistical Visualization, Bioinformatics, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, Design Elements And Principles, R Programming, Network Analysis, Heat Maps, Molecular Biology, Design Thinking, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Introducción al Derecho Internacional Público

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Arbitration, Negotiation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Commercial Laws, Economics, Governance, Organizational Structure

    ★ 4.5 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Geotechnical Foundation Design

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Laboratory Experience, Construction Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Experimentation, Research Reports, Analytical Testing, Engineering Practices, Failure Analysis, Test Equipment, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Design Specifications

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Solution Design, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable Development, Enterprise Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Needs Assessment, Design Thinking, Ideation, Product Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Business Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure your Cloud Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Development, Security Controls, Firewall, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Cloud Management, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Encryption

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Statistical Reporting, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export

    ★ 5 (38) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Front-End Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, User Story, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, GitHub Copilot, Mobile Development, Semantic Web, Git (Version Control System)

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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