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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Health Technology, Health Care, Health Information Management, Usability Testing, Requirements Elicitation, Electronic Medical Record, Data Capture, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Systems using C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing, Value Propositions, Global Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Diversity Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensors for a Carbon Free World

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Torque (Physics), Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Plant Operations and Management, Electronics, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

      Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprint Reading, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Control automático: La tecnología invisible

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Process Control, Automation, Applied Mathematics, User Feedback, Predictive Modeling, Systems Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Design, Technical Management, Smart Goals, API Design, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Telehealth

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introducción al desarrollo de front-end

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), React.js, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Oracle Database Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Design, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Data Management, Network Architecture, Command-Line Interface

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Mobile Development and JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Javascript, React Native, JSON, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Node.JS, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Functional Design

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Embedded Systems using C: EDUCBA
    • Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Sensors for a Carbon Free World: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics: Coursera Project Network
    • Control automático: La tecnología invisible : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Real-World Engineering Management: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Introducción al desarrollo de front-end: Meta
    • Oracle Database Platform: LearnQuest

    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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