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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Self-Awareness, School Psychology, Program Evaluation, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Childhood Education and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Education and Training, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Child Development, Behavior Management, Student Support and Services, Empathy, Personal Attributes, Growth Mindedness

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Science and Technology of China

      职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Productivity, Collaboration, Creative Thinking, Adult Education, Teamwork, Innovation, Personal Development, Quick Learning, Learning Strategies, Open Mindset, Operational Efficiency, Lifelong Learning, Workflow Management, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Motivation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Culture-Driven Team Building

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Goal Setting, Team Management, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Culture, Creative Thinking, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Presentations, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Innovation, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Collaboration

      4.6
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Multimedia, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Delegation Skills, Negotiation, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Recognizing Others, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Courage, Mentorship, Decision Making, Collaboration, Communication

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Project Coordination, Planning, Project Management, Project Planning, Business Planning, Leadership and Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      417 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Social Justice, Community Development, Resource Utilization, Organizational Structure, Performance Measurement, Empathy, Entrepreneurship

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Media and Communications, Blended Learning, Student Engagement, Computer Science, Collaborative Software, Curriculum Development, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Concision, Professional Development, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Professionalism, Vocabulary, General Networking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Nursing

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Process, Nursing Management, Nursing Practices, Mindfulness, Nursing Care, Compassion, Clinical Nursing, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Clinical Leadership, Clinical Research, Caregiving, Pharmacology, Patient Education and Support, Personal Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Psicología

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Human Development, Anatomy, Formal Learning, Creativity, Learning Styles, Culture, Education and Training, Language Competency, Child Development, Neurology, Cognitive flexibility, Social Sciences, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Behavior Management, Computational Thinking, Visual Impairment Education, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • 职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现: University of Science and Technology of China
    • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
    • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning: Rice University
    • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
    • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
    • Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English: Georgia Institute of Technology

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