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      University of Cape Town

      Organ Donation: From Death to Life

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Intensive Care Medicine, Scientific Methods, Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Policy, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Research, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Science and Research, Microbiology, Physics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Chemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      515 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music for Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Mindfulness, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Respiration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Using Public Policy for Social Change

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Policy Development, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Research, Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Public Administration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Organisational behaviour: Know your people

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Motivation, People Development, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Innovation, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Communication

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      507 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Nursing Care, Patient Assistance, Care Management, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Medication Therapy Management, Rapport Building, Pharmacology, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      486 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Employee Coaching, Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Program Implementation, Action Oriented, Goal Setting, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      597 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Workday

      Workday in Action Series

      Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Compensation Management, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable, HR Tech, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resources Software, Recruitment, Human Resources, Workflow Management, Configuration Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      American Deaf Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Culture, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Special Education, Legal Proceedings, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      384 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Handicap visuel : comprendre et agir pour l'inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Rehabilitation, Human Development, Child Development, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Special Education, Student Support and Services, Education Software and Technology

      5
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Learning Styles, Empathy, Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      518 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town
    • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
    • Music for Wellness: Berklee
    • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
    • Organisational behaviour: Know your people: Macquarie University
    • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
    • Workday in Action Series: Workday
    • American Deaf Culture: University of Houston

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