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    Instructional design courses can help you learn how to create effective learning experiences using educational theory, technology, and learner-centered strategies.

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Culminating Project in Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Systems Analysis, Health Care Administration, Technical Communication, Decision Support Systems, Requirements Analysis, User Centered Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing a Systems Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Community Development, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Typography, Computer Graphic Techniques

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The University of Sydney

      Creative Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Socioeconomics

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Patient Coordination, Entrepreneurship, Customer experience improvement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices, Business Planning, iOS Development, Product Planning, Android (Operating System), Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Strategy, Network Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, System Software, Digital Communications, General Networking, Peripheral Devices, Market Trend

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      473 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Algorithms, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Rapid Prototyping and Tooling

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Basic Electrical Systems, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Hardware Design, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, 3D Modeling, Safety Training

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Digital Communications

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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Big Data

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Database Design, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Integration, Health Informatics, Relational Databases, SQL

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Culminating Project in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork: Coursera Project Network
    • Creative Thinking and Innovation: The University of Sydney
    • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
    • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
    • Rapid Prototyping and Tooling: Arizona State University
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online: Deep Teaching Solutions

    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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