{"id":38812,"date":"2026-01-29T13:35:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=38812"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:01:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T07:01:04","slug":"the-11-best-instructional-design-courses-for-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/instructional-design-courses","title":{"rendered":"The 11 Best Instructional Design Courses for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

With high job satisfaction rates and annual job growth sitting at over 28%<\/a> over ten years, instructional design is an attractive field to work in. But as the profession\u2019s popularity grows, competition for top roles is higher than ever.<\/p>\n

So, what can you do about this?<\/p>\n

Well, in the words of the Beastie Boys, you need to develop the skills to pay the bills. Whether you\u2019re a training manager, freelancer, or even an HR specialist, investing in instructional design courses can help you maintain your competitive edge.<\/p>\n

We know you\u2019re busy, so our experts have taken the bull by the horns to research a plethora of options and provide you with the 11 best globally recognized courses and certifications that can elevate your career in 2026.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to discover the programs for all skill levels and budgets.<\/p>\n

Short on time? Get the TL;DR below.<\/p>\n

TL;DR<\/h2>\n

The article highlights the 11 best instructional design courses and certifications for 2026, helping professionals boost their skills and stand out in a competitive job market. It explains the criteria used to evaluate courses \u2014 such as length, format, price, credentials, and certificates \u2014 and profiles offerings from platforms like iSpring Academy, Coursera, edX, Devlin Peck\u2019s boot camp, and university programs. Each course includes details on key features, pricing, learning outcomes, and the value of the certification, covering options for beginners through advanced learners who want practical skills, portfolio development, or academic grounding in instructional design.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Editor\u2019s Hot Picks<\/h2>\n

These are our editor\u2019s top three unmissable ID courses:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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iSpring Academy<\/p>\n

Build Beautiful Online Courses and Get Certified<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Get 3 lessons free<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Instructional Design Bootcamp at Devlin Peck<\/p>\n

Become a Remote Instructional Designer in Six Months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Join the waitlist<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Certified Instructional Design Practitioner\u2019s Course at KPMG<\/p>\n

Build a Strong Foundation in Instructional Design<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Learn more<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Next up: We break down the criteria we used to make our selection.<\/p>\n

Our Evaluation Criteria<\/h2>\n

To make it as fair as possible, our experts used the following selection criteria to pick the top courses on instructional design.<\/p>\n