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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Java, Java Programming, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Diagram Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Geometric and Traffic Aspects of Highway

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Civil Engineering, Stormwater Management, Structural Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Drafting and Engineering Design, Construction, Safety Standards, Design, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    ChatGPT for Content Creation and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Content Optimization, AI powered creativity, Digital Publishing, Driving engagement, AI literacy, Process Optimization, Business Process Automation, LLM Application, Business Process

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    B2B Sales: High-Impact Questions, Active Listening - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Business Development, B2B Sales, Strategic Partnership, Sales Presentations, Enterprise Sales, Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Contract Negotiation, Sales Development, Sales, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Search Engine Optimization, Sales Prospecting, Relationship Building, Telephone Skills

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for end-to-end SDLC

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Google Cloud Platform, Development Testing, AI Integrations, Application Development, Test Case, Query Languages, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Lean Workflow with Kanban Frameworks in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Process Development, Agile Project Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Collaborative Software, Service Design

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    SkillUp

    Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React Native, Apple iOS, UI Components, Database Application, Android Development, iOS Development, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Databases, Cloud Applications, Database Software, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Flutter (Software), Application Design, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development

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    Edureka

    API Development and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Restful API, API Testing, Data Validation, Authentications, OAuth, Cloud API, Microservices, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Application Lifecycle Management, Prometheus (Software), Grafana

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Fire Protection System

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Chemistry, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Java Programming, Java, Technical Documentation, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating Infographics with GenAI for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Data Visualization, Target Audience, AI powered creativity, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Content Creation, Process Mapping, Communication, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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