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.
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Graphic Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Interactive Design, User Flows, Scalability, Maintainability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Data Lakes, Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Feature Engineering, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Cloud Storage, Data Import/Export, Dataflow, Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Apache Kafka, Data Infrastructure, Tensorflow, Data Warehousing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Architectural Design, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Functional Design, Traffic Flow Optimization, Building Codes, Spatial Analysis, Safety Standards
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Mechanical Design, Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Integration Testing, Technical Design, Industrial Design, Functional Design, Structural Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Cloud Deployment, Model Deployment, Information Privacy, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Programming Interface (API), AI Product Strategy, Analysis, Data Pipelines, Feature Engineering, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Case Studies, Data Quality, Research Design, User Research, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Electrical Wiring, Wiring Diagram, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Basic Electrical Systems, AutoCAD, Electrical Safety
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Software Design, Computational Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, User Feedback, Data Storytelling, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Market Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, User Centered Design, Business Research, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Model View Controller, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Application Design, Mobile Development, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, UI Components, Scalability, Frontend Integration, Application Development, Frontend Performance, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Business Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Operational Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Application, Database Systems, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Back-End Web Development, Data Structures, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks