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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      History of Rock, Part Two

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Resource Allocation, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Public Policies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Ethics, Collaboration, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Self-Awareness

      4.7
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Environment, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology, Sustainable Development

      4.5
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      人工智慧:搜尋方法與邏輯推論 (Artificial Intelligence - Search & Logic)

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Artificial Intelligence, Simulations, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Systems Thinking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Practice Management, Stakeholder Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      672 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Intellectual Humility: Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Surveys, Software Testing

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C++ For C Programmers, Part B

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design

      4.5
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      330 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Algorithms, Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Cryptography, Java Programming, Linear Algebra

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • History of Rock, Part Two: University of Rochester
    • Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 人工智慧:搜尋方法與邏輯推論 (Artificial Intelligence - Search & Logic): National Taiwan University
    • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota
    • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
    • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh
    • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz

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