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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leading Change in Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Change Management, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Organizational Change, IT Management, Health Systems, Project Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Governance, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Development, Decision Support Systems, Return On Investment, Procurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      298 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Health Care Administration, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Health Care, Care Coordination, Patient Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Health Technology, Health Care, Clinical Data Management, Health Information Management, Usability Testing, Requirements Elicitation, Electronic Medical Record, Data Collection, User Centered Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      700 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Clinic Management Systems, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Telecommunications, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Education and Support, Digital Transformation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care, Health Information Management, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Data Ethics, Nursing, Information Privacy, Medical Terminology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      313 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Using clinical health data for better healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Telehealth, Health Care, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Digital Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Molecular Biology, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Analysis, R Programming, Computational Thinking, Jupyter

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Applied Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Computational Thinking, Data Mining, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Microbiology, Science and Research, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods I

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Life Sciences, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular informatics courses

    • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
    • Leading Change in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
    • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
    • Foundations of Telehealth: Johns Hopkins University
    • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics : University of Minnesota
    • Using clinical health data for better healthcare: The University of Sydney
    • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Informatics

    Informatics refers to the process of transforming data and information into useful knowledge for professionals in a variety of fields. The advent of the information age has created vast and potentially overwhelming quantities of data, and informatics seeks to harness the power of data science, statistics, and analytics to yield actionable insights as well as data visualizations to present them in an easily-understandable format. Informatics is thus becoming an important part of many industries seeking to use data to meet human needs by improving quality of service or creating new products.

    Informatics is perhaps most prominently used in the field of nursing, where nurse informaticists use electronic healthcare data to provide decision support for doctors, streamline reporting, and improve the quality and safety of patient-centered care. It is also increasingly used in materials science, where materials data science and informatics can be used to improve the understanding, use, selection, development, and discovery of materials in the engineering field. And in the realm of biology, bioinformatics is playing an important role in understanding large and complex biological datasets, particularly in the realm of genomics.‎

    The process of turning today’s incredibly rich data environment into usable insights is transforming a wide range of fields, and understanding these tools can be an asset for many careers. A background in bioinformatics, for example, is increasingly important for working as a biologist or medical scientist, especially if you want to understand the enormously complex data encoded in genes. Materials informatics expertise can lead to new opportunities in materials science and engineering, enabling new building materials and applications for them to be developed much more quickly than in the past.

    Skills in using informatics are especially important for careers in nursing, as transformative health care delivery increasingly depends on information technology to improve and coordinate care, support patient engagement, and enable the use of analytics to inform decision-making. Becoming a nurse typically requires a bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree in nursing, along with state licensing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses earned a median annual salary of $73,300 in 2019, and these jobs are expected to grow faster than average as the population ages and chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity become more common.‎

    Absolutely. Coursera offers a wealth of opportunities on data science and information technology, as well as applied courses on informatics in a variety of fields including nursing, materials science, and bioinformatics. You can learn from top-ranked universities like Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Minnesota, Georgia Institute of Technology, and University of California San Diego, ensuring you don’t have to sacrifice the quality of your education to learn online. And, because you can view course materials and complete assignments at your convenience, you have the flexibility to build these valuable, job-ready skills while maintaining your current work schedule.‎

    Before you start learning informatics, it can be helpful to have strong critical thinking and analysis skills as well as experience working with computers and programming languages. If you are considering specializing in a field like health informatics, it may be beneficial to have experience working in the health care industry or take courses in health science or biology. Other useful skills include strong communication, observation, and analysis skills.‎

    The kind of people best suited for roles in informatics often have a passion for exploring the connection between people and technology and examining ways to use technology to understand and predict behavior. They tend to be empathetic listeners who get to know the needs and wants of the organizations they work with and can turn statistics into data others can understand. These individuals typically have strong interpersonal, communication, and management skills, as they often work as members of a team. Many people who work in informatics feel comfortable working with statistics and may have backgrounds in computer science, data analysis, or health information management.‎

    The types of places that hire people with backgrounds in informatics come from multiple industries and range from private companies to government agencies. They include health care facilities, retailers, manufacturers, and insurance companies. Places that hire people with experience in informatics typically look for employees who can help them with tasks like electronics records management, information security, and system design. Many hospital systems hire people with backgrounds in informatics because they need to have secure systems in place for medical professionals to share patient histories, treatments, and outcomes quickly and efficiently.‎

    In addition to computer science and data analysis, you may want to explore other topics related to informatics, such as data visualization and database management. You also can learn programming languages commonly used to analyze data, like Python and R. Other topics to consider are medical ethics, statistics, machine learning, and AI as well as electronics, linguistics, and psychology.‎

    Online Informatics courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Informatics skills. Choose from a wide range of Informatics courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Informatics, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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