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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Empathy, Data Mapping, Teaching, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Student Engagement, Planning, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Inclusive Communication and Behavior in the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Cloud Computing, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Imperial College London

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Health Systems, Community Health, Clinical Leadership, Health Administration, Scientific Methods, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Data Collection, Community Outreach, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Guided Imagery

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción al mercado

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Budgets, Product Marketing, Business Marketing, Business Analytics, Market Analysis, Target Market, Budgeting, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      394 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Pediatrics, Working With Children, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Child Development, Family Medicine, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English for Cross-cultural Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Business Writing, Business, Culture, Vocabulary, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      408 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Writing, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Relationship Management, Leadership, Composure, Professional Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Resilience, Decision Making

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Desarrolla tu líder

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Business, Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Adaptability, Business Administration, Human Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      439 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Inclusive Communication and Behavior in the Workplace: Coursera Instructor Network
    • CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump: Coursera Project Network
    • Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Imperial College London
    • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
    • Introducción al mercado: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera Project Network
    • Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
    • Business English for Cross-cultural Communication: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet): École Polytechnique

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