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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Design, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Prototyping, Market Research, Ideation, Target Market, Product Requirements, Wireframing, Customer Insights
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, OAuth, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), .NET Framework, Web Services, Authentications, Unit Testing, Back-End Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Operational Databases, Data Access, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Debugging, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Mathematics Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Education and Training, English Language, Language Learning, Pedagogy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, System Monitoring, Vibrations, Control Systems, Performance Tuning
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Apache Maven, Design Thinking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Eclipse (Software), Data Validation, Version Control, JUnit, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Data Import/Export, Java
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Packaging and Labeling, Marketing Materials, Social Media Content, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Animations, Instagram, Branding, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Database Design, Query Languages, Algorithms, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, AI Workflows, Cloud Computing Architecture, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Platforms, Computing Platforms, Interoperability, Artificial Intelligence, Product Demonstration, Performance Improvement, Benchmarking, Systems Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Import/Export, Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Science, Marketing Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Process Design, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Document Management, Collaborative Software, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks