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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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    Skillshare

    Creative Career Foundations: Clarity, Confidence & Direction

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Graphic Design, System Configuration, Self-Awareness, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting, Design Software, Optimism, Creative Design, Overcoming Obstacles, Curiosity, Adobe Photoshop, Lifelong Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, React Redux, Restful API, Database Design, Ajax, Database Application, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, NoSQL, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js, Performance Tuning, API Design, Data Structures, MongoDB, Debugging, JavaScript Frameworks

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Visio 2019–2024: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Engineering Drawings, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Process Flow Diagrams, Diagram Design, Technical Drawing, Microsoft Development Tools, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Schematic Diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Data Integration, Workflow Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building and Optimizing AI Agent Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Software Architecture, Business Ethics, API Design, Process Optimization, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Design, Culture, Art History, Creative Thinking, Design Thinking, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build a C# .NET Kids Play Zone App from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Database Application, Application Design, SQL, User Interface (UI), User Requirements Documents

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Create & Deploy Company Websites Using Apache & PHP

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Design, UI Components, Web Analytics and SEO

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply & Master 3D Architectural Modeling Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Conceptual Design, AutoCAD, Design Thinking, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawing, Animations, Layout Design, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Model Evaluation, Software Installation, Design Software, Spatial Analysis, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teaching Electricity and Magnetism with PhET Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Physics, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Portfolio Development in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Case Studies, Canva (Software), Digital Design, Visual Design, Content Creation, Portfolio Management, Target Audience, Design Strategies, Layout Design, Goal Setting, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, User Requirements Documents

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Generative AI for Educators: AI Literacy & Prompting Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Education and Training, Educational Materials, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Model Evaluation, Critical Thinking, Data Ethics, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Higher Education, Creative Thinking, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Creative Career Foundations: Clarity, Confidence & Direction: Skillshare
  • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
  • Microsoft Visio 2019–2024: Part 2: Logical Operations
  • Building and Optimizing AI Agent Workflows: Coursera
  • Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Build a C# .NET Kids Play Zone App from Scratch: EDUCBA
  • Create & Deploy Company Websites Using Apache & PHP: EDUCBA
  • Apply & Master 3D Architectural Modeling Workflows: EDUCBA
  • Teaching Electricity and Magnetism with PhET Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Portfolio Development in Canva: Coursera

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