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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Design, Code Reusability, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
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

Universitat Politècnica de València
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Visualization, Computational Thinking, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Presence, Blogs, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Maintainability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks