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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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    Coursera

    Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economics, Sustainable Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    383 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Systems and Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Systems Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Data Integration, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Engagement, Release Management, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Software Testing, Information Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    S

    Starweaver

    Customer Relationship Management

    Skills you'll gain: Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Retention, Customer Success Management, Sales Management, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Business Development, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, K-12 pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Public Policies, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Planning, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Initiative and Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    549 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Formadores de Ciudadanía

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Pedagogy, Conflict Management, Train The Trainer, Instructing, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Working With Children, Empathy, Collaboration, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    494 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Internal Controls, Financial Auditing, External Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Fraud detection, Internal Auditing, Audit Planning, Audit Working Papers, Financial Controls, Compliance Auditing, Auditors Report, Verification And Validation, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Probability & Statistics, Financial Reporting, Business Process

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    293 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Houston

    Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, digital literacy, Communication, Technology Strategies, Web Applications, Communication Systems, Digital Communications

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Collaborative Robotics in Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Human Machine Interfaces, Industrial Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Image Analysis, Matlab, Equipment Design, Computer Vision

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Culture, Research, Diversity Awareness, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Hardware Design, Programmable Logic Controllers, Equipment Design, Electronic Components

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    257 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva: Coursera
  • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
  • IBM Systems and Solutions Architect: IBM
  • Customer Relationship Management: Starweaver
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Formadores de Ciudadanía: Universidad de los Andes
  • Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
  • Collaborative Robotics in Industry: L&T EduTech

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