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      University of Washington

      Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Governance, Legal Risk, Case Law, Corporate Finance, Strategic Partnership, Civil Law, Corporate Accounting, Partnership Accounting, Organizational Structure, Analysis, Business, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Sit Less, Get Active

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Patient Education And Counseling, Smart Goals, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Community Health, Self-Motivation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Antibiotic Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Long Term Care

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Microeconomics Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Resource Allocation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Tenacity, Collaboration, Experimentation

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Structured Query Language (SQL)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Administration, Data Analysis, Database Application, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Modeling

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

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      Skillshare

      Introduction to 3D with Nomad Sculpt

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Assessment, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, AI Personalization, Regulatory Compliance, Application Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Decision Support Systems, Predictive Modeling

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Social Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Talent Acquisition, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Professional Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Grammar, English Language, Technology Strategies, Language Learning, Organizational Skills

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

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      Kennesaw State University

      Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Customer Relationship Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Channel, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Cost Management, Revenue Management, Resource Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      675 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Apprendre comment apprendre (ACA) : Des outils mentaux puissants qui vous aideront à maîtriser des sujets difficiles

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Time Management, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals: University of Washington
    • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
    • Antibiotic Stewardship : Stanford University
    • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Creativity, Innovation and Transformation: The Pennsylvania State University
    • The Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to 3D with Nomad Sculpt: Skillshare
    • Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare: Stanford University
    • Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos: Universidad de Palermo
    • Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2: Arizona State University

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