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      Coursera Project Network

      Create attractive infographics with Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Process Flow Diagrams, Target Audience, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Business Process, Graphic Design, Business Strategy, Account Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Glasgow

      Data mining of Clinical Databases - CDSS 1

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Data Mining, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Electronic Medical Record, Precision Medicine, Patient Flow, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Ethics, Biostatistics, SQL, Interoperability, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      EDUCBA

      MongoDB: The Complete Guide to NoSQL Database Development

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Database Development, Node.JS, Query Languages, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Architecture, Scalability, Data Modeling, Data Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things V2: Setting up and Using Cloud Services

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Software Installation, Embedded Systems, Linux, Command-Line Interface

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Organizational Structure, Marketing Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, B2B Sales, Cultural Diversity, Business, Cultural Sensitivity, Business-To-Consumer

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Process Map using a Canva Template

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Project Design, Content Creation, Presentations, User Accounts, Business

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Telehealth

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Clinical Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Education and Support, Digital Transformation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Packt

      Foundations of 3D Modelling in Blender

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Content Management, User Interface (UI)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnKartS

      COBIT 2019

      Skills you'll gain: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Performance Management, IT Management, Information Technology, Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance Management, Business Planning, Risk Management Framework, Project Design, Goal Setting, Process Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Lemann

      Explorando os recursos educacionais da Khan Academy

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Blended Learning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Student Engagement, Data Analysis, Instructional Strategies, Mathematics Education, Learning Strategies, Performance Analysis, Personalized Service

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      IBM

      Build RAG Applications: Get Started

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Application Frameworks, Jupyter

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create attractive infographics with Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • Data mining of Clinical Databases - CDSS 1: University of Glasgow
    • MongoDB: The Complete Guide to NoSQL Database Development: EDUCBA
    • Internet of Things V2: Setting up and Using Cloud Services: University of California San Diego
    • International Business and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Create a Process Map using a Canva Template: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of Telehealth: Johns Hopkins University
    • Foundations of 3D Modelling in Blender: Packt
    • COBIT 2019: LearnKartS

    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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