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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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    L&T EduTech

    Collaborative Robotics in Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Human Machine Interfaces, Industrial Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Image Analysis, Matlab, Equipment Design, Computer Vision

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    146 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pensamiento sistémico

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Network Analysis, Case Studies, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · 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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    302 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Construction Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Scheduling, Construction Management, Timelines, Lean Methodologies, Architecture and Construction, Construction Engineering, Milestones (Project Management), Diagram Design, Project Management Software, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Dependency Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media, User Accounts, Design, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Low Voltage, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Three-Phase

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Management, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of North Texas

    Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    457 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create website videos with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Product Demonstration, Web Content, Video Production, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Video Editing, Web Design, Team Oriented, Storytelling, Content Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphics, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, Design, User Interface (UI), Experience Design, Music, Animation and Game Design, Usability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Marketing

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Collaborative Robotics in Industry: L&T EduTech
  • Pensamiento sistémico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Account Management & Sales Force Design: West Virginia University
  • Construction Scheduling: Columbia University
  • Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva: Coursera
  • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
  • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas
  • Create website videos with Canva: Coursera
  • Diseño y Creación de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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