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      University of California San Diego

      Capstone Project: Teaching Impacts of Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Computer Interaction, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Technical Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Cultural Responsiveness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de cursos para la comprensión de Grandes Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Design Strategies, User Centered Design, Quality Assurance, Technical Writing

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Value Creation and Building Enduring Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Professional Networking, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Mentorship, Innovation, Value Propositions, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Building Your Community Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Relationship Building, Course Development, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Workplace inclusivity, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Planning, Collaboration, Surveys, Data Mapping, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnership, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      New Tech Ventures

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Innovation, Team Building, Storytelling, Market Research, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Presentations, Business Strategies, Project Design, Team Leadership, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Planning, Customer Insights, Business Ethics, Competitive Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Pseudocode, Debugging, Algorithms, Program Development, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Data Integration, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Research, Report Writing, Surveys, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Analysis, Data Management, Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Multilingualism, Language Competency, Education and Training, Teaching, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Diversity Training, Vocabulary

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Culture, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Music, Demography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      College English Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Proofreading, Vocabulary, English Language

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Capstone Project: Teaching Impacts of Technology: University of California San Diego
    • Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Diseño de cursos para la comprensión de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Value Creation and Building Enduring Relationships: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Building Your Community Resources: Goodwill Industries International
    • Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup: University of Minnesota
    • New Tech Ventures: Illinois Tech
    • Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays: University of California San Diego
    • Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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