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      University of Michigan

      Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Team Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Change, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies

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      University of Minnesota

      Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Patient-centered Care, Exercise Therapy, Resilience, Mindfulness, Systems Thinking, Neurology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.7
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      437 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      ¿Qué hacen los buenos directivos? Prioridades de la Alta Dirección

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Prioritization, Workforce Development, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Human Capital, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, People Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Persona (User Experience)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      622 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Lecturing, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Stress First Aid, Time Management, Mental Concentration, Student-Centred Learning, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      641 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Design, Product Design, Aesthetics, Technical Drawing, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving, Brainstorming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Responsible Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Data Ethics, Risking, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Automation, Stakeholder Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Основы графического дизайна

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design Software, Color Theory, Image Quality, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Systems Thinking, Human Learning, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Analysis, Psychology, Digital Transformation, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ordered Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Storage, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Database Systems, Database Theory, Theoretical Computer Science

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

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Analytics, Economics, Political Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Transformation of the Global Food System

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Supply Chain, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Case Studies

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music theory courses

    • Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations: University of Michigan
    • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
    • ¿Qué hacen los buenos directivos? Prioridades de la Alta Dirección: IESE Business School
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society: University of Pennsylvania
    • Responsible Generative AI: University of Michigan
    • Основы графического дизайна: California Institute of the Arts
    • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
    • Ordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust

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