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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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    EDUCBA

    MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Query Languages, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Javascript and jQuery, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Javascript, Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, jQuery, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, User Experience, User Accounts

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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Research kitchen

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Research, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Case Studies, Presentations

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

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    University of Florida

    Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physiology, Coaching, Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Planning, Human Musculoskeletal System

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Computer Science, Interactive Design, Emerging Technologies, Collaborative Software, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Algorithms, Software Testing, Java, Computer Programming, Software Development, Scalability

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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a website with MailChimp

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Goal Setting, Project Implementation, Project Closure

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Luther and the West

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences

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

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    Coursera

    دليل استخدام كانفا للمبتدئين

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, User Accounts, Design Software, Shared Media, Presentations, Organizational Skills, Account Management, Content Creation, Marketing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS: EDUCBA
  • Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Research kitchen: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2: University of Florida
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
  • Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing: IBM
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Amazon
  • Create a website with MailChimp: Coursera
  • CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials: Packt

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