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      University of Pennsylvania

      Healthcare Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Compliance Management, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Research, Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Writing, Communication, Brainstorming, Planning, Goal Setting

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Leadership Development for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Communication, Professional Development, Mentorship, Active Listening

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Meeting Investors' Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Business Ethics, Wealth Management, Behavioral Economics, Financial Market, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Finance, Market Data, Economics

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

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      CVS Health

      CVS Health Call Center Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Call Center Experience, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Growth Mindedness, Customer Service, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Cross Selling, Data Entry, Customer Relationship Building, Upselling, Teamwork, Customer Complaint Resolution, Conflict Management, Retail Store Operations, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Communication, Time Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      421 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Software, Communication Systems, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Writing, Research, Higher Education, Complex Problem Solving

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

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      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Resolution Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Cooperation, Collaboration, Planning, Decision Making

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Planning, Product Design, Product Development, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Design Patterns

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Java, Application Design

      4.7
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      University of California, Davis

      Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Detail Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Child Development, Psychology, Decision Making, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

    • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone: The University of Sydney
    • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University
    • Meeting Investors' Goals: University of Geneva
    • CVS Health Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health
    • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Critical Thinking Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Conflict Resolution Skills: University of California, Irvine
    • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
    • Design Patterns: University of Alberta

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