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.

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Matching, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Front-End Web Development, React.js, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Unreal Engine, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Game Theory, Design, Design and Product
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, Restful API, API Testing, Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Software Versioning, Django (Web Framework), Software Documentation, Middleware, Node.JS, Scalability, JSON, Spring Boot, Test Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Design Reviews, Lesson Planning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Thinking, Science and Research, User Feedback, Innovation, Chemistry, Physics, Technical Support, Biology, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Real Time Data, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Data Analysis, No-Code Development, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, No-Code Development, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Data Ethics, Data Capture, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Governance, Data Collection, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Performance Improvement, Statistical Process Controls, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Methods, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Operations Management, Probability & Statistics, Problem Solving
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Human Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Presentations, Team Oriented, Team Management, Collaborative Software, Virtual Teams, Project Design, Data Sharing, Social Media, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Research, Competitive Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Content, Web Analytics, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Content Management, Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months