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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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    University of California, Davis

    Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Olay

    Cosmetic Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Packaging and Labeling, Prototyping, New Product Development, Product Design, Customer Analysis, Production Process, Sustainable Design, Product Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Product Quality (QA/QC), Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Innovation, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Market Trend

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Application Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Teamwork, People Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Creativity, Employee Coaching, Mentorship, Influencing, Employee Retention, Recruitment Strategies, Growth Strategies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Photo Editing, Marketing, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Business

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    SkillUp

    UI/UX Design Fundamentals & Prototyping with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, Responsive Web Design, User Flows, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Design Research, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Design Software, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Brainstorming, Animations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Java Servlet Pages (JSPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Scripting, Java, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Model View Controller

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Information Technology, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems, Data Centers

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación en Contextos Rurales: Perspectivas en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Differentiated Instruction, Community Development, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Management Skills for New Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Delegation Skills, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, System Requirements, Software Development

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Innovation, Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Workflow Management, Quick Learning, Adult Education, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Personal Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS : University of California, Davis
  • Cosmetic Product Development: Olay
  • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota
  • Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership: Dartmouth College
  • Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing: Coursera
  • UI/UX Design Fundamentals & Prototyping with Generative AI: SkillUp
  • Java Servlet Pages (JSPs): LearnQuest
  • Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano
  • Educación en Contextos Rurales: Perspectivas en América Latina: Universidad Austral
  • Management Skills for New Managers: Starweaver

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