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      Northwestern University

      High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Coaching, People Development, Team Management, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Decision Making

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Spanish Language, Medical Terminology, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Brainstorming, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Organizational Strategy, Go To Market Strategy, Team Building, Cognitive flexibility, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurial Finance, Persuasive Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The George Washington University

      Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Experience, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Administration, Medical Equipment and Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Nursing, Health And Safety Standards, Emerging Technologies

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Successful Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Courage, Communication, Storytelling, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Composure, Stress Management, Business Writing, Adaptability

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

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      University of London

      Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Student-Centred Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      632 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Mentorship, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Social Media Strategy, Job Evaluation, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Business Research, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Negotiation, Adaptability, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Market Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Conscientiousness, Resilience, Lifelong Learning, Tenacity, Planning, Social Skills, Self-Awareness

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

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      Stanford University

      Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Unstructured Data, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Health Informatics, Artificial Neural Networks

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

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      University of London

      Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Graphical Tools, Test Tools, Content Management Systems, Video Production

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Policy Development, Sanitation, Community Health, Primary Care, Public Health, Advocacy, Education and Training, Train The Trainer, Health Equity, Needs Assessment, Behavioral Health, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Goal Setting, Chronic Diseases, Health Assessment, Program Evaluation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      907 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation: Northwestern University
    • Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings: Rice University
    • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions: The George Washington University
    • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach: University of London
    • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
    • The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know: University of Michigan
    • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare: Stanford University
    • Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology: University of London

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