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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 Boulder

    BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Design, Code Reusability, Python Programming

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Grundlagen des Grafikdesigns

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Design Software, Digital Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Layout Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Aprende a potenciar tu productividad con IA y ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, AI literacy, Productivity Software, Education Software and Technology, Anthropic Claude, Automation, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Gemini, OpenAI, Excel Macros, Critical Thinking, AI Workflows, Productivity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Excel Formulas

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Brand Identity Design in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Brand Strategy, Branding, Style Guides, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Asset Management, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Visualization, Computational Thinking, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    2026 Most Beginner SEO Course For Complete Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Presence, Blogs, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design social media content with Piktochart

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Marketing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Developing Applications with Claude API

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, JSON, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Scripting, Token Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Development Environment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    App Development With AI. Plus, App Marketing And Monetization - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, TikTok, Debugging, Keyword Research, Podcasting, Video Production, Vibe coding, Prototyping, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Shared Media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Mobile Development, Paid media, Business Planning, Mobile Development Tools, Earned Media, Other Mobile Programming Languages

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn CSS Variables

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Maintainability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Software Development and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Project Risk Management, Application Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Application Development, Program Development, Business Logic, User Experience Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Usability, User Centered Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Empreendedorismo e Inovação

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Fundraising, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Sales Presentations, Creative Thinking, Professional Networking, Product Development, Decision Making, Presentations, Value Propositions

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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