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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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    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Interoperability, Distributed Computing, Cryptography, Scalability, Business Strategy, Governance

    4.6
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    Arizona State University

    Design for Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Design, 3D Modeling, Materials science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Embedded Software Development with C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, System Programming, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Electronic Hardware, Microarchitecture, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Computer Programming

    4.5
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    257 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Programming With C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    E-commerce Academy

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Social Media, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Payment Systems, Web Design and Development, Logistics, User Experience, Market Trend

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

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    Copenhagen Business School

    The Neuromarketing Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Marketing, Neurology, Science and Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Collection, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Functional Design, Computer Science, Maintainability

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Java, Software Design, Application Design, Test Driven Development (TDD)

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Fundamentals of Building AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Tool Calling, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Software Development

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

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Data Capture, Query Languages, Relational Databases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Diseño de Videojuegos: Una introducción

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Functional Specification, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Software Design Documents, Interaction Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals: INSEAD
  • Design for Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
  • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Programming With C#: Microsoft
  • E-commerce Academy: Universidad de Palermo
  • The Neuromarketing Toolbox: Copenhagen Business School
  • C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Fundamentals of Building AI Agents: IBM
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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