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      N

      National Taiwan University

      職場素養 (Professionalism)

      Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Instructing, Business Communication, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Executive Presence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      431 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Feasibility Studies, Commercialization, Ideation, Strategic Communication, Health Care, Organizational Change, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Program Evaluation, Organizational Development, Entrepreneurship, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Wharton Entrepreneurship Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Proposal Development, Business Valuation, Peer Review, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Business Research, Financial Forecasting, Market Analysis, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Creativity And Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Design Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Brand Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      354 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      R

      Rice University

      Academic Success for English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, English Language, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Escritura académica. Estilos de citación y referenciación.

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Multimedia, Interactive Learning, Research, Scientific Methods, Writing, Research Reports, Writing and Editing, Style Guides, Proofreading, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Inventory Accounting, Banking Services, Data Security, Banking, Software Installation, Data Migration, Reconciliation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Cataract Surgery

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Operating Room (OR), Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Equipment and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Community Development, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Virtual Teams, Education Software and Technology, Motivational Skills, Differentiated Instruction, Blended Learning, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      577 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      The Power of Team Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Team Performance Management, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      534 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Willingness To Learn, Instructing, Working With Children, Collaboration, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 職場素養 (Professionalism) : National Taiwan University
    • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
    • Wharton Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
    • Creativity And Entrepreneurship : Berklee
    • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
    • Academic Success for English Learners: Rice University
    • Escritura académica. Estilos de citación y referenciación.: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
    • Introduction to Cataract Surgery: University of Michigan
    • Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine

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