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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Aprender

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Quick Learning, Self-Motivation, Lifelong Learning, Literacy, Mental Concentration, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Microeconomics Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Business Operations, Price Negotiation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Issue, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Ideation, Target Market, New Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Development, Needs Assessment, Customer Insights, Planning, Technology Strategies

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Learning to Teach Online

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Planning, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Technical Communication, Quality Assurance, Continuous Monitoring, Computer Literacy, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Interprofessional Team-Based Care

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Health Technology, Health Care, Patient Coordination, Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Respiration, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Communication, Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Health Care, Patient Evaluation

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      430 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Writing and Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Brainstorming, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Aprender: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity: University of Pennsylvania
    • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career: Immersify
    • Telehealth: Interprofessional Team-Based Care: Duke University
    • Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation: Immersify
    • Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation: Georgia Institute of Technology

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