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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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    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Database Design, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Interactive Data Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Microsoft SQL Servers, Regression Analysis, MySQL, Star Schema, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Model Deployment, Restful API, Software Design, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, LLM Application, Java, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, Image Analysis, Java Programming, Deep Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Technology Roadmaps, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Software Design, Software Architecture, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Application Security, Software Engineering, Deep Learning, Debugging, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), DevSecOps, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Governance, SQL, Data Presentation, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Commercialization, Product Management, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Responsible AI, Return On Investment, Product Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Creativity

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), Usability, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, User Experience, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Prototyping, User Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Oral Expression, Train The Trainer, Vocabulary, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Grammar

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Usability, Mockups, Persona (User Experience), User Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI SQL Database Specialist with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Data Migration, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Software Documentation, SQL, Dashboard, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management, Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Gap Analysis, Data Analysis, Automation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agent Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LangChain, OpenAI API, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Document Management, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Software Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
  • Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers: IBM
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Generative AI for Product Managers: IBM
  • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
  • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes: Google

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