• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Instructional Design

    Instructional Design Courses

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

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
    Complete graduate-level learning without committing to a full degree program.
    Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.
    Graduate level learning within reach.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, New Product Development, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Goal Setting, Generative AI

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Skillshare

      Mastering Natural Light in Portrait Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Quality

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      G

      Google Cloud

      Model Armor: protege las implementaciones de IA

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Large Language Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Safety and Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Requirements Analysis, Cloud API, API Design, Application Development, System Configuration, Program Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      SCCM Installation & Client Configuration

      Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Software Installation, System Configuration, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Hyper-V, Enterprise Architecture, System Implementation, Configuration Management, IT Infrastructure, Mac OS, Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, System Requirements, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Learn to Code with Rust

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), System Programming, Package and Software Management, Data Structures, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Secure Coding, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Data Sharing, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Capacity Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Preview
      Preview
      E

      EDUCBA

      Predictive Models: Build, Explore Data & Deploy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Validation, Statistical Analysis, Application Deployment

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Skillshare

      Advanced Videography

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Storyboarding, Videography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Storytelling, Design Reviews, Post-Production, Creativity

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Getting Started with Strapi and Content Types

      Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Content Management, TypeScript, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Analytics and SEO, Node.JS, Web Applications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Web Development Tools, Software Installation, Data Modeling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Skillshare

      Create and Finance a Short Documentary Film

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storytelling, Videography, Post-Production, Video Production, Storyboarding, Proposal Writing, Target Audience, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Photography, Editing, Business Writing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Concision, Writing, Creativity

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Preview
      Preview
      E

      EDUCBA

      Master Machine Learning with TensorFlow: Basics to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Matplotlib, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Processing, NumPy, Data Cleansing, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Seaborn, Development Environment, Pandas (Python Package), Regression Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDUCBA

      Agile Project Management: Estimate, Lead & Deliver Value

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Risk Analysis, Earned Value Management, Sprint Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Communication Strategies, Project Risk Management, Estimation, Prioritization, User Story

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Big Data Foundations with Hadoop and Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hive, Command-Line Interface, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Java, Databases, MongoDB, IntelliJ IDEA, NoSQL, Application Deployment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Searches related to instructional design

    instructional design foundations and applications
    instructional and curriculum design
    1…737475…468

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

    • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Mastering Natural Light in Portrait Photography: Skillshare
    • Model Armor: protege las implementaciones de IA: Google Cloud
    • SCCM Installation & Client Configuration: Packt
    • Learn to Code with Rust: Packt
    • Predictive Models: Build, Explore Data & Deploy: EDUCBA
    • Advanced Videography: Skillshare
    • Getting Started with Strapi and Content Types: Packt
    • Create and Finance a Short Documentary Film: Skillshare
    • Master Machine Learning with TensorFlow: Basics to Advanced: EDUCBA

    Why Learn Instructional Design?

    Instructional design focuses on developing educational content and experiences that help people learn effectively—whether in classrooms, online platforms, or workplace training. It blends learning science, curriculum development, and digital tools to support meaningful outcomes. Learning instructional design can prepare you to create engaging learning solutions across education, business, and nonprofit sectors.

    Skills you can learn in Business Essentials

    Analytics (37)
    Presentation (33)
    Modeling (29)
    Business Analytics (27)
    Language (26)
    Microsoft Excel (26)
    Writing (26)
    Speech (18)
    Plan (17)
    Business Communication (16)
    Decision-making (16)
    Leadership (15)

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Analytics
    • Digital Marketing
    • English Speaking
    • Generative AI (GenAI)
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • Project Management
    • Python

    Certificates & Programs

    • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
    • Google Data Analytics Certificate
    • Google IT Support Certificate
    • Google Project Management Certificate
    • Google UX Design Certificate
    • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
    • IBM Data Science Certificate
    • Machine Learning Certificate
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
    • UI / UX Design Certificate

    Industries & Careers

    • Business
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Education & Teaching
    • Engineering
    • Finance
    • Healthcare
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Information Technology (IT)
    • Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
    • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Preparing for the PMP Certification
    • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
    • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • Share your Coursera learning story

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok