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      The George Washington University

      Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Health Informatics, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Leadership, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Collaboration

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

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      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Resilience

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

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      Duke University

      Telehealth Clinicial Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Patient Education and Support, Telecommunications, Patient Communication, Virtual Environment, Mental Status Examination

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Career Skills to Become a Professional 3D Animator

      Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, 3D Assets, Autodesk Maya, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Customer Engagement, Stress Management, Marketing, 3D Modeling, Self-Motivation, Storyboarding, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Target Audience, LinkedIn, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Branding, Revenue Management, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Language Competency, Literacy, Language Learning, Intercultural Competence, Oral Expression, Cultural Diversity, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Grammar, Socioeconomics, Sociology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      940 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      How to Start Your Own Business

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Modeling, Product Development, Balance Sheet, Market Opportunities, Verification And Validation, Creative Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Resource Management, Financial Modeling, Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Pain Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      462 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Study Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Communication, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Blended Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Learn Midjourney For Your Future 6 Figure Career

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Entrepreneurship

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Music Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Intellectual Property, Music, Business Management, Business, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Transformation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la escritura académica

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Literacy, Proofreading, Editing, Language Competency

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Learn Non-Scary Adobe After Effects: Parenting & Tracking

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety: The George Washington University
    • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
    • Telehealth Clinicial Essentials: Duke University
    • Career Skills to Become a Professional 3D Animator: Skillshare
    • Pluralidades em Português Brasileiro: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • How to Start Your Own Business: Michigan State University
    • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
    • Study Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Learn Midjourney For Your Future 6 Figure Career: Packt
    • Music Business Foundations: Berklee

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