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      University of Colorado System

      Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Psychosocial Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Stress Management, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Content Creation, Storytelling, Research, Data Collection, Peer Review, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Multimedia, Interpersonal Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Student Success

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Writing, Learning Strategies, Resilience, Editing, Human Learning, Proofreading, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Productivity, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Style Guides, Self-Discipline, Critical Thinking, Communication, Time Management, Behavioral Health

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Data Mining Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Presentation, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Technical Writing, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Course Development, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Technology Strategies, User Centered Design, Analysis, Technical Writing, Digital Transformation, Virtual Environment, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes

      Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Databricks, Dashboard, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Apache Spark, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Data Integrity, Version Control

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

      Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Student Support and Services, Communication, Diversity Awareness, Professionalism, Research, Cultural Diversity, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Relationship Building, Writing, English Language, Community Development, Adaptability

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Littérature mondiale

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Pedagogy, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Education and Training, International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, SQL, Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Anomaly Detection, Prompt Engineering, Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon

      Database Management with Java and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Systems, Databases, Database Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Application, Query Languages, Data Access, Java, UI Components, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Integrity, User Interface (UI) Design, Transaction Processing, Software Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Technical Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Storytelling, De-escalation Techniques, Performing Arts, Writing, Scientific Methods, Course Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Snowflake for Beginners: Make your First Snowsight Dashboard

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Databases, Market Share, Data Analysis Software, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Computing, Benchmarking, Cloud Platforms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio: Michigan State University
    • Student Success: American Psychological Association
    • Data Mining Project: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes: Coursera Project Network
    • Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students: University of Michigan
    • Littérature mondiale: University of Geneva
    • Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
    • Database Management with Java and SQL: Amazon

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