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      Salesforce

      Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Intermediate B1.2

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Education and Training, Language Learning, Formal Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Environmental Issue, Grammar, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

      Conciencia Lingüística

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Spanish Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension

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

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leading with a Digital Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leading People and Teams Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Team Building, Recruitment, Team Management, Talent Management, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      559 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Operations, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Ideation, Research, Financial Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      403 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Gestión innovadora: transformando instituciones educativas

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Innovation, Curriculum Development, Pedagogy, Organizational Change, Leadership, Learning Styles, Team Building, Continuous Improvement Process

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership and Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Cooperation, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Professional Development, Smart Goals, Planning, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Human Capital, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Writing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Emprendimientos creativos

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Budget Management, Financial Management, Lean Methodologies, Innovation, Creativity, Business Strategy, Business Administration, Fundraising

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      573 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Vital Skills for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, Cybersecurity, Technical Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Cyber Attacks, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, User Centered Design, Authentications, Data Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, User Experience Design, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Analysis

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      La comunicación laboral en el siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Assertiveness, Business Communication, Communication, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Virtual Teams

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      565 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

    • Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships: Salesforce
    • English Intermediate B1.2: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Conciencia Lingüística: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
    • Leading with a Digital Strategy: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Leading People and Teams Capstone: University of Michigan
    • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Gestión innovadora: transformando instituciones educativas: Universidad Austral
    • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
    • Emprendimientos creativos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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