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      MedCerts

      Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Hand Hygiene, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visionary, Team Management, Team Building, Dealing With Ambiguity, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Professional Development, Employee Performance Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Esports

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Media Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Game Design, Recruitment, Fundraising, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Workforce Planning, Content Creation, Relationship Building, Market Dynamics, Research

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      264 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Demand management: Breaking down today’s commercial silos

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Management, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Demand Generation, Hotel Operations, Asset Management, Marketing, Customer Demand Planning, Forecasting, Business Valuation, Return On Investment

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

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      IBM

      Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Technical Communication, Professional Development, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Telecommuting, Storytelling, Sales Development, Presentations, Professional Networking, Branding, Personal Attributes, LinkedIn, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Empathy

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgery, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, Endocrinology, Health Equity, Health Care, Patient Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Organ Donation: From Death to Life

      Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Multimedia, Education and Training, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Content Creation, Parent Communication, Digital Communications, Cyber Risk

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Employee Engagement, Education and Training

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      Fundação Lemann

      Gestão para a Aprendizagem: Módulo Gestão Estratégica

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Action Oriented, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Education and Training, Strategic Thinking, Performance Metric, Quality Management, Analysis, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Patient Care, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Triage, Emergency Response

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century: Kennesaw State University
    • Esports: University of California, Irvine
    • Demand management: Breaking down today’s commercial silos: ESSEC Business School
    • Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence: Salesforce
    • Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town
    • Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero: Coursera Instructor Network

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