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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 Toronto

    Data Visualization for Genome Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Bioinformatics, Ggplot2, Visualization (Computer Graphics), R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Network Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Heat Maps, Molecular Biology, Design Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    High Performing PMOs

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Agile Methodology, Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Model Context Protocol for Leaders: Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic systems, Initiative and Leadership, Tool Calling, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Automation, Responsible AI, Marketing Automation, Business Solutions, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Engineering, IT Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (下)Methodologies in Social Research (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Quantitative Research, Research, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Data Mining, Research Reports, Case Studies, Big Data

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kotter

    The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning, Neurology

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Blazor for Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Microsoft Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Data Management, Server Side, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Programming Reactive Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, System Design and Implementation, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Cloud Computing, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Agile Product Development, Social Sciences, Ancient History

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Communicating In Groups and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Active Listening, Teamwork, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Team Management, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Productivity, Expectation Management, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Database Software, Database Systems, Database Design, Information Management, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Infraestructura sostenible en la agenda de desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Economic Development, Sustainability Standards, Project Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Project Management, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Private Equity

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Data Visualization for Genome Biology: University of Toronto
  • High Performing PMOs: Microsoft
  • Model Context Protocol for Leaders: Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (下)Methodologies in Social Research (Part 2): Peking University
  • The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change: Kotter
  • Blazor for Front-End Development: Microsoft
  • Programming Reactive Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative: University of Glasgow
  • Communicating In Groups and Teams : Arizona State University

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