Instructional Design Courses

User Research and Design

457 ratings at Coursera

Learn and practice user research techniques, analyze and deliver findings, and generate design ideas through ideation methods for effective UI design.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Software Construction: Object-Oriented Design

5 ratings at edX

Learn how to design large software systems that solve real-world problems using object-oriented design techniques.

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

Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

4760 ratings at Coursera

Develop effective lesson plans using learning objectives, assessment strategies, and engaging activities. Enhance teaching skills through resource analysis, adaptation, and creation.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Product Management with Lean, Agile and System Design Thinking

8 ratings at edX

Learn how to use lean, agile and systems design thinking in all aspects of the digital products lifecycle.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

474 ratings at Coursera

If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course will start you down that path.

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

Zero-Energy Design: an approach to make your building sustainable

11 ratings at edX

Learn how to get to a net zero energy use of an existing building.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

229 ratings at Coursera

Explore fundamental principles of accessibility, disability types, assistive technologies, legal landscape, universal design, and creating accessible digital content for inclusive environments.

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

Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

69 ratings at Coursera

Explore innovative technologies for learning, including LMS, intelligent tutors, gamification, and learning analytics. Analyze selection, implementation, and design of digital resources for effective teaching and learning.

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

Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore human-centered design's impact on problem-solving and innovation. Learn to gather data, interpret needs, generate ideas, and engage stakeholders for effective, empathetic solutions in various fields.

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

Design thinking

44 ratings at OpenLearn

Are you ever frustrated with something that you thought you could design better? This free course, Design thinking, will show you how to structure your natural creativity to come up with solutions ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Design

15 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course looks at the process of design, from assessing the complexity of design as an activity to exposing the difficulty in making general conclusions about how designers work. You will ...

• OpenLearn
• 28 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

An introduction to design engineering

13 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, An introduction to design engineering, looks at the way in which engineers use ideas and approaches from the discipline of design thinking to inform their work. The complexity ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

An introduction to interaction design

5 ratings at OpenLearn

From apps, phones and business systems to wearables, the Web and the Internet of Things, interactive products have become part of everyday life. But how can interactions be designed to best meet ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Studying mammals: A winning design

3 ratings at OpenLearn

The term mammal encompasses a huge variety of animals, including humans. But what makes a mammal a mammal? This free course, Studying mammals: A winning design, explores some of the features, such ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Learn Figma for UX/UI Design

4 reviews

Master Figma's core features for UX/UI design, including interface basics, prototyping, collaboration, and asset generation. Suitable for beginners and experienced designers alike.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video