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      Duke University

      Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Sustainable Development, Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Market Opportunities

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

      4.7
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Essential English for Business Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Everyday Chinese Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      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, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity

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

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      MedCerts

      Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Assistance, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Patient Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      908 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Terminology, Surgery

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Training and Development, Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Analysis

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      820 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Commercialization, Product Planning, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, New Product Development, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Ideation, Sales Presentation, Product Development, Team Building, Product Strategy, Capital Markets, Finance

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Supplier Management, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Engineering Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Procurement, Quality Management, Team Management, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Project Scoping, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Care Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Gerontology, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      885 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Health and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pain Management, Patient Safety, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Pharmacotherapy, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient-centered Care, Music

      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 special education courses

    • Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship: Duke University
    • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
    • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
    • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis: Yale University
    • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Project Management: University of Colorado Boulder

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