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    • Y

      Yale University

      The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, World History, Storytelling, Education and Training

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Intercultural Competence, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Oral Expression, Pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Digital Communications, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      SEL Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: School Psychology, Adult Education, Advocacy, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Plan a Successful Freelancing Business

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Service Design, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Management Communication 管理沟通

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Business Communication, Team Management, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Science and Research, Human Computer Interaction

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      586 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Successful Interviewing

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Business Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Professionalism, Negotiation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Safety Culture, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Innovation, Recruitment, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Critical Thinking, Data Ethics, Time Management, Law Practice Management Software, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, Legal Strategy, Communication, Calendar Management, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Leadership, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Presentations, Generative AI

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      E

      ESSEC Business School

      Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Supervision du raisonnement clinique

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Supervision, Supervision, Patient Evaluation, Professional Development, Train The Trainer, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Collaboration, Decision Making, Teamwork, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
    • Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Plan a Successful Freelancing Business : California Institute of the Arts
    • Management Communication 管理沟通: Peking University
    • Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Successful Interviewing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals: University of California, Irvine
    • AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates: University of Michigan

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