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      Berklee

      Music Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Music, Intellectual Property, Music History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Management, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Graphical Tools, Test Tools, Content Management Systems, Video Production

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

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Disability Awareness and Support

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Health Equity, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Special Education, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Policies, Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Artificial Intelligence in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Network Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Drug Development, Patient Education And Counseling, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Document Management, Health Equity, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Communication, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      609 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Socioeconomics, Project Design, Benchmarking, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      786 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Abnormal Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Clinical Assessment, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      696 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Community Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Breast Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Music Business Foundations: Berklee
    • Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology: University of London
    • Disability Awareness and Support: University of Pittsburgh
    • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile
    • Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: University of Virginia
    • Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
    • Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise: University of Toronto
    • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
    • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University

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