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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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    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

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    The State University of New York

    Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Video Production, Marketing, Copywriting, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, E-Commerce, Web Design and Development, Photography, Persona Development, Competitive Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Designing the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Organizational Change, Innovation, Business Management, Business Strategies, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Growth Strategies, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Logo Design: From Concept to Client-Approved Work

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Presentations, Typography, Graphic Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, System Configuration, Brainstorming, Intellectual Property, Design Software, Creative Design, Strategic Thinking, Legal Risk, Adobe Photoshop

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, User Experience Design, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Storyboarding, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Design Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Qualitative Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Collaboration, Empathy, Team Management, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Business Communication, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Governance, Change Management, Decision Making, Collaboration

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    AI-Powered Content Marketing and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Search Engine Optimization, Storytelling, Performance Analysis

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    IBM

    Applied Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Rmarkdown, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, SQL, Databases, Dashboard, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, File Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    PwC

    Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Data Analysis, Target Audience

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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

  • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch: Coursera
  • Launch Your Online Business: The State University of New York
  • Designing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Logo Design: From Concept to Client-Approved Work: Skillshare
  • Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Career Readiness & Leadership Skills in the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School
  • AI-Powered Content Marketing and Strategy: Adobe
  • Applied Data Science with R: IBM

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