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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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Popular Instructional Design Courses and Certifications


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    Skillshare

    How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 1 – Basic Shapes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles

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    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Testing, Debugging, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Logistics & Supply Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Performance Measurement, Transportation Operations, Operations Management, Sustainable Business, Customer Relationship Building, Corporate Sustainability, Customer Relationship Management, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Inventory Control

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crea tu presencia en redes sociales para tu negocio en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Social Media, Content Creation, Target Audience, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Goal Setting

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

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    GRAMMY GO

    Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Marketing Design, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Copilot, Game Design, Software Design, Application Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, AI Enablement, GitHub, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Data Ethics, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    AI SEO: Mastering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Generative AI, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Performance Measurement, Content Creation, Competitive Analysis, Semantic Web, Content Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Web Content, Content Marketing, Content Development and Management, Analysis, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Strategy, Writing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Advanced HR Leadership & Strategy for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Cultural Diversity, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Building, Decision Making, Employee Onboarding, Innovation, Change Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Using Data for Healthcare Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Informatics, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Geotechnical Foundation Design

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Test Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Engineering Analysis, Virtual Environment, Experimentation, Research Reports, Structural Analysis, Analytical Testing, Engineering Practices, Penetration Testing, Engineering Calculations, Failure Analysis, Finite Element Methods

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Building Generative AI Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Business Ethics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 1 – Basic Shapes: Skillshare
  • Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents: Microsoft
  • Mastering Logistics & Supply Chain Management: EDUCBA
  • Crea tu presencia en redes sociales para tu negocio en Canva: Coursera
  • Building Your Audience for Music Professionals: GRAMMY GO
  • Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games: Coursera
  • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
  • AI SEO: Mastering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): SkillUp
  • Advanced HR Leadership & Strategy for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Using Data for Healthcare Improvement: Imperial College London

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