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      Skillshare

      Leadership: Being a Confident and Effective Team Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Employee Retention, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Programs, Recognizing Others, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Telecommuting, Leadership and Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Honors Algebra 2: Polynomials and Complex Numbers

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Arithmetic, Graphing, Engineering Calculations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Professional Development, Professionalism, Ability To Meet Deadlines

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Instructional Design, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Persona Development, Professional Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cómo hacer una tesis

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research, Case Studies, Academic Advising, Qualitative Research, Style Guides, Timelines, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · 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

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      908 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Video Editing, Multimedia, Photo Editing, Scripting, Peer Review, Oral Expression, Editing, Music

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      241 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Interactive Design, User Feedback, Conceptual Design, General Science and Research, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Physics, Biology

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Patient Coordination, Health Assessment, Clinical Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Flow, Telecommunications, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Welcome to Munich

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Learning, Student Support and Services, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Student Engagement, Adaptability

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Education Software and Technology, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Student Engagement, Collaborative Software, Program Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Learning Styles, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Leadership: Being a Confident and Effective Team Leader: Skillshare
    • Honors Algebra 2: Polynomials and Complex Numbers: Johns Hopkins University
    • People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success: IBM
    • Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner: University of Michigan
    • Cómo hacer una tesis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
    • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling: University of Houston
    • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam: Duke University

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