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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Virtual Teams, Social Skills, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Verbal Communication Skills

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Overcoming Dyslexia

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Literacy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Working With Children, Psychological Evaluations, Education Software and Technology, Resilience, Empowerment, Learning Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Neurology

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      McMaster University

      Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Open Mindset, Resilience, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Respiration, Train The Trainer, Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Neurology, Injury Prevention, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overcoming Obstacles, Coaching

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Cash Management, Business Planning, Planning, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Delegation Skills, Peer Review, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Professional Networking, Financial Analysis, Communication Strategies, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

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

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Productivity, Creativity, Problem Solving, Self-Discipline, Stress Management, Self-Awareness

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

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      Imperial College London

      Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Innovation, Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration

      4.7
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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Writing and Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Communication, Brainstorming, Time Management, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Lifelong Learning, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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      IBM

      IBM IT Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Software Design, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Cloud Computing, Backlogs, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Network Troubleshooting

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Adaptability and Resiliency

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Resilience, Professional Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Plan Execution, Crisis Management, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      590 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Removing Barriers to Change

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Consumer Behaviour

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular overcoming obstacles courses

    • People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success: IBM
    • Overcoming Dyslexia: Yale University
    • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
    • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
    • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
    • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania

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