Instructional Design

Instructional Design is the practice of creating educational experiences and materials in a manner that results in the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills. Coursera's Instructional Design catalogue equips you with the ability to design, develop, and deliver effective instructional materials. You'll learn about learning theories, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques that enhance the learning experience. You'll also acquire skills to design instructional materials for different learning environments, be it traditional classrooms, online learning platforms, or blended learning scenarios. By the end of your learning journey, you'll be able to create engaging and effective instructional content that caters to diverse learning needs and styles.
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Training and Development, Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Analysis

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    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Learning Management Systems, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Instructional Design, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Data Ethics, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Persona Development, Professional Development

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Needs Assessment, Motivational Skills, Prototyping, Student-Centred Learning, Creativity, Analysis, Communication

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Course Development, Multimedia, Peer Review, Discussion Facilitation, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Design Thinking, Pedagogy, Media Production, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Design, Collaborative Software, Planning, Virtual Environment, End User Training and Support

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Emerging Technologies

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Web Content, Education Software and Technology, User Centered Design, Creative Thinking, Cultural Diversity

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Quality Assurance, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Communication

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Syllabus Development, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning

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    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Pedagogy, Course Development, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Open Source Technology, Artificial Intelligence

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office, Advocacy