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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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    Amazon Web Services

    Exam Prep: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Network Planning And Design, Infrastructure Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Network Architecture, Scalability, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Data Storage, Disaster Recovery

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, R Programming, Debugging, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Quantum computing, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Design Thinking, Innovation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Environment and Resource Management, Social Impact, Natural Resource Management, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Performance Management, Financial Data, Performance Metric, Operating Budget, Cost Management, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Organizational Structure, Decision Making

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Developing Android Apps with App Inventor

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Interactive Design, Application Development, Video Game Development, No-Code Development, Mobile Development Tools, Data Storage, Game Design, Program Development, Global Positioning Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, File I/O, Computational Logic, Development Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review, Debugging, DevSecOps

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    3D Models for Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Game Design, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Design, Business Transformation, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Computing, Systems Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Security Management, Software Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Software Design, Security Strategy, SAP Applications, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), Case Studies, Business Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering PCB Design and Layout

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Model Deployment, CI/CD, Electronics, Security Engineering, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Routing Protocols, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Components, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Design Software

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