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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 Colorado Boulder

    GradCO: Professional Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, LinkedIn, Intellectual Property, Collaboration, Professional Development, Communication, Productivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Data Management, Planning, Resilience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    程序设计与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computer Science, Data Storage, Computer Architecture, Application Development, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Software Design, Database Systems

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate Project Updates Across Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Automation, Productivity Software, Project Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Internal Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    GenAIBIZ: Making Generative AI Work for Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Cloud Computing, Operational Efficiency, Process Optimization, Big Data, Customer Service, Natural Language Processing, User Experience, Marketing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-First Test Automation with Functionize Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, AI Orchestration, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Quality Assurance, Automation, Verification And Validation, User Interface (UI), Natural Language Processing, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Designing the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Organizational Change

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Communication Channels for Project Success

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Business Communication, Digital Communications, Collaboration, Expectation Management, Business Reporting, Spreadsheet Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Resilience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Full-Stack Development: React, .NET API & Advanced Features

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing), Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Lead Generation Messenger Chatbot using Chatfuel

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Email Automation, No-Code Development, Google Sheets, Application Deployment, Real Time Data, Customer Communications Management

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Nursing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Accountability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Resource Allocation

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    EDUCBA

    Strategic SEO Mastery: Tools, Strategy & Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Process Improvement and Optimization, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Content Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GradCO: Professional Development Course: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 程序设计与算法: Peking University
  • Automate Project Updates Across Platforms: Coursera
  • GenAIBIZ: Making Generative AI Work for Your Business: CertNexus
  • AI-First Test Automation with Functionize Essentials: Coursera
  • Designing the Future of Work: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Communication Channels for Project Success: Coursera
  • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
  • Full-Stack Development: React, .NET API & Advanced Features: Packt
  • Create a Lead Generation Messenger Chatbot using Chatfuel: Coursera

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