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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 System

    Software Design Threats and Mitigations

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Visualization, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Figma, Sketch & Miro for UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Systems Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Design, Style Guides, Design Specifications, Peer Review, Interactive Design, Persona Development, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Design Software, Ideation, Design Elements And Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness

    4.7
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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Design a mobile app interface with Moqups

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, User Flows, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Interactive Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Experience Design, User Experience Design, UI Components, Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    ESADE Business and Law School

    La gestión en la empresa familiar

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Governance, Business Management, Business Leadership, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Market Research and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology)

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Data Collection, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Teamwork, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Target Audience, Oral Expression, Leadership Studies, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Concept Art for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Design Basics of RCC Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Blueprint Reading, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Drawings, Building Design, Engineering Documentation, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Design Specifications, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Software QA & Test Automation Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Postman API Platform, JUnit, Test Automation, API Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Automation, Data Validation, Performance Testing, Test Case, Agile Methodology, Integration Testing, Debugging, Javascript

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Plot (Graphics)

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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