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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Technical Support Career Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Technical Support, Lifelong Learning, Desktop Support, Willingness To Learn, Product Support, End User Training and Support, System Support, Help Desk Support, Active Listening, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Open Mindset, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Essential Skills for Your Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Willingness To Learn, LinkedIn, Adaptability, Planning, Personal Development, Resilience, Social Media Content, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Case Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Culture, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Community Development, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection, Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Engaging Presentations with Mentimeter

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support, Technology Solutions

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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Science as a Field

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

      Build toward a degree

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Change, Human Resource Policies, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pre-Clinical Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Biotechnology, Emerging Technologies, Precision Medicine

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      ANOVA and Experimental Design

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Calculus

      Build toward a degree

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient-centered Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Evaluation, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacy Operations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Generative AI for Healthcare Students and Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Predictive Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Health Care, Clinical Informatics, Telehealth, Image Analysis, Health Informatics, Medical Imaging, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Radiology

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Lemann

      Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Learning Management Systems, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Dell Technologies Technical Support Career Introduction: Dell
    • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
    • Essential Skills for Your Career Development: University of Leeds
    • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Creating Engaging Presentations with Mentimeter: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Science as a Field: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I: Rice University
    • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow
    • ANOVA and Experimental Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Pharmacy Technician Intermediate: MedCerts

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