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      Illinois Tech

      Building and Working with Relational Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Systems, Database Theory, Databases, SQL, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Java, Data Structures, Application Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Systems, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Cyber Security in Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Sharing, Database Management, Service Management

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon

      Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, File Management, Data Import/Export, Maintainability, Debugging, Software Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Organizational Change, Competitive Analysis, Augmented Reality, Market Analysis, Virtual Reality, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Gap Analysis, Project Documentation, Systems Analysis, Functional Specification, Business Process Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, Needs Assessment, Data Visualization

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Excellence in Online Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Adult Education, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Motivational Skills, Diversity Awareness, Relationship Building, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Constructive Feedback

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Quality Assessment, Infographics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Bayesian Statistics, Data Presentation, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to UX/UI Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Wireframing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Data Ethics, Computer Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technology Solutions, Creativity, Digital Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      442 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

    • Building and Working with Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
    • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Cyber Security in Manufacturing : University at Buffalo
    • Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers: Vanderbilt University
    • Programming with Java: Amazon
    • Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive: Macquarie University
    • Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis: Microsoft
    • Excellence in Online Teaching: Johns Hopkins University
    • Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction: Politecnico di Milano
    • Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation: Johns Hopkins University

    Why Learn Instructional Design?

    Instructional design focuses on developing educational content and experiences that help people learn effectively—whether in classrooms, online platforms, or workplace training. It blends learning science, curriculum development, and digital tools to support meaningful outcomes. Learning instructional design can prepare you to create engaging learning solutions across education, business, and nonprofit sectors.

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