Instructional Design Courses

Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL

Learn database design principles and essential SQL commands in PostgreSQL. Create tables, define schemas, model relationships, and perform data operations through hands-on assignments.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

UX Design: From Concept to Prototype

281 ratings at Coursera

Hands-on exploration of UX design process, from concept to prototype. Learn ideation, wireframing, and user testing techniques to create compelling user experiences and refine designs through iterative feedback.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR

158 ratings at Coursera

Learn to design immersive XR experiences using design thinking, rapid prototyping, and user-centered techniques. Gain practical skills in storyboarding, physical and digital prototyping, and usability evaluation for AR/VR applications.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

95 ratings at Coursera

Explore 3D modeling in Rhinoceros using Python/Rhinoscript. Learn design computing fundamentals, create geometric systems, and apply procedural logics to produce variable forms in still and animated outputs.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Design Strategies for Maximizing Total Data Quality

Explore strategies to maximize data quality across collection, processing, and analysis stages. Learn to assess and improve validity, origin, access, and source quality while minimizing data missingness.

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

Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

23 ratings at Coursera

Explore LXD fundamentals, from design processes to inclusive practices. Gain insights into technology's role, career paths, and real-world applications through expert perspectives and hands-on activities.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore multimedia design principles, assessment types, and evaluation frameworks to create engaging learning experiences. Develop skills in content creation, rubric design, and portfolio building for professional growth.

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

Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

12 ratings at Coursera

Explore learning theories, taxonomies, and design frameworks to create effective educational experiences. Develop learner personas, define outcomes, and use conceptual tools for ideation and course planning.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design

10 ratings at Coursera

Discover how to leverage generative AI in learning design, from brainstorming ideas to creating personas and course outlines, enhancing your instructional design process.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design

Explore responsible generative AI integration in learning design, covering policy considerations, strengths, limitations, and custom GPT strategies for engaging instructional content creation.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities

Experiment with AI-powered learning design, from drafting objectives to creating personas. Apply insights through hands-on activities and share results with peers in this practical exploration of AI in instructional design.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Socially Engaged Design

Learn to design with societal impact in mind. Explore the Socially Engaged Design framework to create equitable, evidence-based solutions considering economic, social, and environmental factors.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Human-Centered Design for Work at a Distance: Toolbox Essentials

5 reviews

Learn and apply human-centered design tools to transform your work with others at a distance.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design

189 ratings at Coursera

You will learn to develop sophisticated user interfaces for iOS, with a focus on user interface design best practices, UI animations, and responsive design. You will learn about the key UI widgets, mapping interfaces and view restoration.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Design Thinking for Innovation

5 reviews

Today innovation is everyone's business. Whether you are a manager in a global corporation, an entrepreneur starting up, in a government role, or a teacher in an elementary school, everyone is expected to get lean – to do better with less.

• Coursera
• 6-7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)