• 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
     *

    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

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      APIs in Java: Call and Integrate an API

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Apache Maven, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), Software Design

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Scrimba

      Frontend Developer Skills and Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Case, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Debugging, Maintainability, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, CI/CD, Code Review, Development Testing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Interviewing Skills, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Application Development, Software Documentation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Michigan

      إدارة المواهب

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Succession Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Pipelining, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Organizational Structure, Branding

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      33 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      S

      Scrimba

      Build a Mobile App with Firebase

      Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Mobile Development, Database Application, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, User Interface (UI), Javascript, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Game Development with GameMaker

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Unity Engine, C++ (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Software Installation, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Scripting, Development Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      إنشاء صفحة أعمال مجانية باستخدام Blogger

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Marketing, Content Marketing, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Thought Leadership, Customer Relationship Building, Content Management Systems, Business Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      19 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

      Packt

      Advanced Flutter UI and State Management

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Data Structures, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      CISSP Crash Course

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Security Strategy, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Network Security, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Software Development Life Cycle

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      L&T EduTech

      Planning & Execution plan in Heavy Lifting

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Engineering Management, Equipment Design, Construction Management, Engineering Practices, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Architecture and Construction, Structural Engineering, Safety Assurance, Engineering Calculations, Risk Control, Hydraulics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      I

      IBM

      Introduction to Enterprise Resiliency

      Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, z/OS, Information Technology Architecture, Mainframe Computing, IT Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, System Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention, Operating Systems, Systems Analysis, Middleware

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Piktochart pour les débutants

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Presentations, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Shared Media, Content Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create C# App Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Application Development, Data Structures, Linux

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Searches related to instructional design

    instructional design foundations and applications
    instructional and curriculum design
    1…342343344…457

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

    • APIs in Java: Call and Integrate an API: Coursera Project Network
    • Frontend Developer Skills and Best Practices: Scrimba
    • إدارة المواهب : University of Michigan
    • Build a Mobile App with Firebase: Scrimba
    • Game Development with GameMaker: University of Colorado System
    • إنشاء صفحة أعمال مجانية باستخدام Blogger: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Flutter UI and State Management: Packt
    • CISSP Crash Course: Packt
    • Planning & Execution plan in Heavy Lifting: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to Enterprise Resiliency: IBM

    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