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Instructional Design Courses

Instructional design courses can help you learn how to create effective learning experiences using educational theory, technology, and learner-centered strategies.


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    University of Michigan

    Series Orientation: Transforming Education

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Teaching, Adult Learning Principles, Community Development, Instructional Design, Social Justice, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Sensitivity, Time Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Harder Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Communication Strategies, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Communication, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Gerontology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Education and Training, Student Support and Services, Instructional Design, Communication Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intel

    Introduction to Learning Remotely

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Stress Management, Instructional Design, Organizational Skills, Communication, Collaboration, Driving engagement, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana

    Metodologías activas para el aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Business Strategy, Program Evaluation, Business Modeling, Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Project Design, Student-Centred Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Proposal Development, Educational Materials, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Community Outreach, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Adobe Captivate for Beginners: Make a Scored Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Test Tools

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Curriculum Development, Learning Management Systems, Blended Learning, Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Ability To Meet Deadlines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Empezando con Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Collaborative Software, Mockups, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), Design, Graphic Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Typography, Application Design, Instructional Design, Image Quality, Systems Design

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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Parent Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Evaluate Employee Comprehension with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Test Tools, Education Software and Technology, Design, Leadership

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Exploratorium

    Exploring Light: Hands-on Activities and Strategies for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Laboratory Experience, Constructive Feedback, Learning Strategies, Experimentation, Physics, Scientific Methods, Investigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Series Orientation: Transforming Education: University of Michigan
  • The Harder Side of Science Communication : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Learning Remotely: Intel
  • Metodologías activas para el aprendizaje: Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana
  • Adobe Captivate for Beginners: Make a Scored Assessment: Coursera
  • Virtual Teacher Final Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Empezando con Figma: Coursera
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project: Arizona State University

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