• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • 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
     *

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into AI

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Analytical Skills, Natural Language Processing

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Alberta

      Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Requirements Management, Software Development, Product Management, Process Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Project Management, Customer Engagement

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      38 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Motion Graphics, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Iniciando e planejando projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Project Documentation, Influencing, Organizational Structure

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      78 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Digital Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Data Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Customer Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnKartS

      Core Java - Multithreading and Classes

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Mathematical Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      Packt

      CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Local Area Networks, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      التصميم المتجاوب لـ Swift: إدارة واجهات المستخدم المتجاوبة

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Responsive Web Design, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      L&T EduTech

      Analysis of Shallow Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Engineering, Failure Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Laboratory Testing

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      Packt

      Modern HTML & CSS From The Beginning 2.0

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Git (Version Control System), Front-End Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Mobile Development, Javascript, Animations, User Interface (UI), Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Semantic Web, GitHub, Version Control, Application Deployment, Development Environment

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      G

      Google Cloud

      BigQuery Fundamentals for Teradata Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Migration, Big Data, Database Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Modeling, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Searches related to instructional design

    instructional design foundations and applications
    instructional and curriculum design
    1…365366367…442

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

    • How to Get Into AI: University of Leeds
    • Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software: University of Alberta
    • Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Iniciando e planejando projetos: University of California, Irvine
    • Digital Marketing Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Core Java - Multithreading and Classes: LearnKartS
    • CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course: Packt
    • التصميم المتجاوب لـ Swift: إدارة واجهات المستخدم المتجاوبة: Coursera Project Network
    • Analysis of Shallow Foundation: L&T EduTech
    • Modern HTML & CSS From The Beginning 2.0: Packt

    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

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    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
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    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
    • Do Not Sell/Share
    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