Instructional Design Courses

Intro to the Design of Everyday Things

11 reviews

Explore key design concepts from Don Norman's book, focusing on affordances, signifiers, conceptual models, and user interfaces. Apply principles to improve everyday designs.

• Udacity
• 2 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom

567 ratings at Coursera

Enhance K-12 virtual instruction with advanced strategies for direct teaching, communication, assessments, supporting at-risk students, and building inclusive online communities.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Information Design

572 ratings at Coursera

Learn principles of visual design to create effective user interfaces. Explore typography, layout, color, and strategies for diverse devices. Apply design concepts to modern contexts like mobile and responsive interfaces.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL

960 ratings at Coursera

In this course you will learn more about the historical design of databases and the use of SQL in the PostgreSQL environment.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Web Design for Everybody Capstone

1684 ratings at Coursera

Create and implement a responsive web portfolio for multiple platforms, focusing on validation, accessibility, and peer review to enhance front-end development skills.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Graphic Design Theory

10 reviews

Comprehensive exploration of graphic design fundamentals, covering color theory, typography, contrast, layout principles, and advanced concepts for creating visually effective designs.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Futur

Typography & Design

10 reviews

Comprehensive typography and design course covering rules, techniques, and practical applications for creating dynamic compositions and effective visual communication.

• YouTube
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Futur Academy

Logo Design Process From 2 Professionals

10 reviews

Comprehensive logo design process from concept to final applications, featuring professional insights on research, branding, mockups, and identity systems for impactful visual communication.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ethics and Trial Design

Explore ethical principles in human subject trials, covering study designs, regulatory considerations, randomization, and more. Gain insights into first-in-human trials and comparative effectiveness research.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Design Principles: an Introduction

1332 ratings at Coursera

Explore fundamental principles of visual and interaction design, learn to organize information effectively, and master techniques for evaluating interfaces through controlled experiments and user testing.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Algorithmic Design and Techniques

3 reviews

Learn how to design algorithms, solve computational problems and implement solutions efficiently.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sound Design with Kontakt

7 reviews

Explore practical composing and producing with Kontakt sampler. Create custom instruments, use advanced techniques, and produce original compositions while mastering this industry-standard tool.

• Kadenze
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Responsive Web Design Fundamentals

9 reviews

Learn and practice strategies for developing websites that look great on every device! Made with Google's Pete LePage.

• Udacity
• 2 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Product Design

9 reviews

Learn product validation, UI/UX practices, Google’s Design Sprint and the process for setting and tracking actionable metrics.

• Udacity
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Character Design for Video Games

6 reviews

Explore character design for video games with industry pros, covering foundational concepts, technical challenges, purposeful design, and personal style development.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)