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    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Health Care, Research, Patient Evaluation, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Safety Assurance, Mental Health Therapies, Science and Research, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      459 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Patent Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Law, Business Strategy, Innovation, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      How to Change the World

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Community Development, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Public Health, Empowerment, Education and Training, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Team Motivation, Ideation, Market Opportunities, User Research, Market Research, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Recruitment Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      697 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Building Your Freelancing Career

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Risk Management, Tax Preparation, Business Process Automation, Budget Management, Business Strategy, Contract Management, Peer Review, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Small Business Accounting, Customer experience improvement, Sales Process, Client Services, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership and Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      419 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Persuasive Communication, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      How to Create an Online Course

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Curriculum Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Content Management, User Centered Design, Cultural Diversity, Technical Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Software Engineering Tools, Software Testing, Software Development Methodologies, DevOps, Code Review, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Communication, Cloud Computing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Assessment for Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Program Evaluation, Analytics, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Data Access, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Colorado System

      Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Compassion, Caregiving, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Treatment, Psychosocial Assessments, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases, Patient Safety, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      482 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Advocacy, Collaboration, Creative Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Setting Expectations & Assessing Performance Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Gap Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Performance Improvement, Coaching, Accountability, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Professional Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      697 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
    • Patent Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
    • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Building Your Freelancing Career: California Institute of the Arts
    • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
    • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
    • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System

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