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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 Michigan

    Understanding and Visualizing Data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Statistics, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, NumPy, Data Dictionary, Box Plots, Python Programming

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    Google

    Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Ideation, Scenario Testing, Solution Design, Software Versioning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Design Software, 3D Assets, Intellectual Property, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Design, Innovation, Solution Design, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Graphics, Electronic Hardware, Prototyping, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Visual Storytelling, Microsoft PowerPoint, Storytelling, Data Literacy, Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Persona (User Experience), Statistical Methods, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Organizational Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Sciences, Culture, Sociology, Resource Management, Case Studies, Knowledge Transfer, Coordination, Influencing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Reports, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Eclipse (Software), Test Case, Laboratory Testing, Program Development, Verification And Validation, Engineering Documentation, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Diseño de Experiencia del Usuario (UX) de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Wireframing, User Story, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Mockups, Adobe XD, User Experience, Ideation, Persona (User Experience), Web Presence, Responsive Web Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Instagram, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media, Online Advertising, Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Content Creation, Copywriting, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Management, Information Privacy, Brand Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Brainstorming, AI powered creativity, Email Automation, Ideation, Timelines, AI Enablement, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Taking Meeting Minutes, Concision, Large Language Modeling, Business Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Course Development, Curriculum Planning, Education and Training, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Human Learning, Lesson Planning, Interactive Learning, Digital pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Peer Review, Student Engagement, Culture, Social Sciences, Diversity Awareness

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

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