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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 California, Santa Cruz

    Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Test Case, Python Programming, Cloud Management, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Strength, Time Management & Networking for Leaders Success

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Prioritization, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Resilience, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Manager of Managers: Navigating Crisis and Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Delegation Skills, Resilience, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Empathy, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Business Communication, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Master AI for Digital Marketing & Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Podcasting, Social Media Content, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Architect and Optimize GenAI Data Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Apache Kafka, Data Architecture, Generative AI, Data Infrastructure, Root Cause Analysis, Dataflow, Solution Architecture, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Software Architecture, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Failure Analysis, Data Processing, Dependency Analysis, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Formulate Winning Business Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Contingency Planning, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, Analysis, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Growth Strategies, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Hybrid AI Search Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Model Evaluation, Software Development, Unit Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Partition & Monitor AI Models Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, System Monitoring, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI & AI Agent Organizational Strategy for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Workforce Management, Scalability, Workforce Planning, Solution Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Secure AI: Red-Teaming & Safety Filters

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, LLM Application, Cyber Security Assessment, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Prompt Engineering, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Strategy, AI Personalization, Scenario Testing, System Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing Management, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Brand Awareness, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Align AI: Ethics, Strategy & Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, Business Ethics, Business Management, Technology Roadmaps, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Scalability, Risk Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Strength, Time Management & Networking for Leaders Success : Creo Incubator
  • Manager of Managers: Navigating Crisis and Uncertainty: Coursera
  • Master AI for Digital Marketing & Content Creation: LearnKartS
  • Architect and Optimize GenAI Data Systems: Coursera
  • Analyze and Formulate Winning Business Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Hybrid AI Search Workflows: Coursera
  • Partition & Monitor AI Models Effectively: Coursera
  • Generative AI & AI Agent Organizational Strategy for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Secure AI: Red-Teaming & Safety Filters: Coursera

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