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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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    Yonsei University

    Wireless Communications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Digital Communications, System Design and Implementation, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Thread: Components

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Operations, Business Transformation, Workflow Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Storage, Process Management, Interoperability, Innovation, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Communication Strategies, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Classroom Management, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Develop Generative AI Applications: Get Started

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Application Development, Model Evaluation, Flask (Web Framework), Natural Language Processing, Software Development

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Optimizing a Website for Google Search

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Content Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Internal Auditing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pensamiento sistémico

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Social Studies, Case Studies, Cognitive flexibility, Network Model, Control Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Data

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    West Virginia University

    Account Management & Sales Force Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Training, Inside Sales, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Recruitment

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Debugging, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

    4.2
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Governance, Change Management, Decision Making, Collaboration

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronic Components, Machine Learning Methods

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Pilares de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics, Marketing, Sales Process, Business Analytics, Customer Retention, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Engagement, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Analytics, Lead Generation, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 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

  • Wireless Communications for Everybody: Yonsei University
  • Digital Thread: Components: University at Buffalo
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Develop Generative AI Applications: Get Started: IBM
  • Optimizing a Website for Google Search: University of California, Davis
  • Pensamiento sistémico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Account Management & Sales Force Design: West Virginia University
  • Advanced R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School

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