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      ESSEC Business School

      L'investissement à impact, la finance qui change le monde

      Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Investments, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investment Management, Proposal Development, Financial Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Fundraising, Sustainable Business, Governance, Return On Investment, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Financial Services

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Stress Management, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Learning Strategies, Biology, Health Care, Student Engagement

      4.6
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English for Cross-cultural Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Business Writing, Business, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      408 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Ideation, Social Justice, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Analysis, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Study Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Communication, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Blended Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Optimizing Diversity on Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Team Building, Workplace inclusivity, Intercultural Competence, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Branding, Active Listening

      4.7
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      203 reviews

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Cataract Surgery

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Patient Education And Counseling, Informed Consent, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

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      ESCP Business School

      Doing Business in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Retail Store Operations, Business Development, Sustainable Business, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Negotiation, Investments, Digital Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Caring for Others

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Healthcare Ethics, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Community and Social Work, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

    • L'investissement à impact, la finance qui change le monde: ESSEC Business School
    • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business English for Cross-cultural Communication: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
    • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Study Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Optimizing Diversity on Teams: University of Pennsylvania
    • Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
    • Introduction to Cataract Surgery: University of Michigan
    • Doing Business in Europe: ESCP Business School

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