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      U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity and the X-Factor

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Employee Training, Insurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Student Engagement, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Animation and Game Design, Code Review, Object Oriented Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Software Documentation, Brainstorming, Data Structures, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Case studies in business analytics with ACCENTURE

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Digital Transformation, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Business Consulting, Business Transformation, Big Data

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Building and Managing Superior Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Generative AI Agents, Peer Review, Professional Development, Personal Development, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Self-Awareness, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Lemann

      Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Gmail, Educational Materials, Collaboration, Document Management, Data Sharing, Cloud Storage, Spreadsheet Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Music and Social Action

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Pedagogy, Teaching, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Advocacy, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Empathy for Self and Others

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Case Studies, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Population Health

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Value-Based Care, Community Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Health Care, Geriatrics, Health Policy, Health Education

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Just Reading and Writing English 2

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, English Language, Literacy, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Grammar, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Education Software and Technology, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Education and Training, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Cybersecurity and the X-Factor: Kennesaw State University
    • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
    • Case studies in business analytics with ACCENTURE: ESSEC Business School
    • Building and Managing Superior Skills: The State University of New York
    • Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino: Fundação Lemann
    • Music and Social Action: Yale University
    • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University
    • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University
    • Value-Based Care: Population Health: University of Houston

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