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      University of Leeds

      Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Planning, Product Design, Product Development, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Fractal Analytics

      Structured Approach to Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Empathy

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Problem Solving, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Income Statement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Investment Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      305 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Market Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Derivatives, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Equities, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Estimation, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      How to Create an Online Course

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Curriculum Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Content Management, User Centered Design, Cultural Diversity, Technical Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Sanitation, Child Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Neurology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Global Politics

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      ¿Cómo construir mi modelo de negocio?

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Target Market, Business Process Modeling, Performance Metric, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, User Feedback, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      432 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and HIPAA

      Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Compliance Management, Data Security, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Analysis, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Investment Management, Civil Engineering, Data Analysis Software, Prioritization, Governance, Resilience, Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      776 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses

    • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
    • Structured Approach to Problem Solving: Fractal Analytics
    • Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics : Rice University
    • Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?": University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Market Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
    • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
    • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • ¿Cómo construir mi modelo de negocio?: Universidad de los Andes
    • Privacy Law and HIPAA: University of Pennsylvania

    Why Learn Child Psychology?

    Child psychology focuses on understanding how children develop from infancy through adolescence. It examines learning, behavior, emotional well-being, and relationships to support healthy growth. Learning child psychology can help you better support children in educational, clinical, or caregiving settings and build a foundation for careers in psychology, education, or child development.

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