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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Foundations and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Data Warehousing, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Analysis, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills

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      157 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Sanitation, Child Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Neurology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Programs, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Innovation, Human Resource Policies, Empathy, Gerontology, People Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Organizational Change, Team Management

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Verbal Communication Skills, Advocacy, Innovation, Social Sciences, Fundraising, Performance Metric

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      How to Change the World

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Philanthropy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Leadership and Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Se former à l'égalité

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Diversity Training, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Sociology, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Training Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Research, Cultural Diversity, Student-Centred Learning, Emotional Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for University Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Innovation, Curriculum Development, Enterprise Architecture, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Workforce Development, Education Software and Technology, Business Strategies, Emerging Technologies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle

      Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Scientific Methods, Research, Critical Thinking, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Psychology, Media and Communications

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goldman Sachs

      Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Goal Setting, Peer Review, Innovation, Professional Networking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Implementación de Actividades PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, User Feedback, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Mining Foundations and Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
    • The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: IE Business School
    • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University
    • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
    • Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Rice University
    • Se former à l'égalité: University of Geneva
    • Generative AI for University Leaders : Vanderbilt University
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle: University of Geneva

    Why Learn Early Childhood Education?

    Early childhood education focuses on the foundational years of a child's life, shaping their cognitive, emotional, and social development. It combines child psychology, curriculum planning, and classroom management to create supportive learning environments. Learning early childhood education can help you nurture young learners and prepare for meaningful roles in teaching, caregiving, and educational leadership.

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