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      Institute for the Future

      Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Creativity, Professional Development, Leadership, Collaboration, Analysis, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング)

      Skills you'll gain: Syllabus Development, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Design, Storytelling, Higher Education, Discussion Facilitation, Public Speaking

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creating Behavioral Change

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Goal Setting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Project Management: Foundations and Initiation

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Resource Management, Team Building, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Communication, Business Communication

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      909 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?

      Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, New Business Development, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Product Design, Value Propositions, Needs Assessment, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Product Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EC-Council

      Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Security, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web Applications, File Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Consolidando empresas: Estrutura jurídica e financeira

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Labor Law, Business Modeling, Tax Planning, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Valuation, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Tax, Business Management, Financial Modeling, Compliance Management, Financial Analysis, New Business Development, Investments, Growth Strategies, Tax Laws

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Engineering Management, Sprint Planning, Organizational Strategy, Software Development Methodologies, Project Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership

      Build toward a degree

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

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Case Studies

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

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      Imperial College London

      Global Disease Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Health Care, Community Health, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Assessment, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Immunology

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Learning Theory, Grammar, Case Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
    • Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング): The University of Tokyo
    • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
    • Project Management: Foundations and Initiation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?: Universidad de los Andes
    • Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE): EC-Council
    • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
    • Consolidando empresas: Estrutura jurídica e financeira: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Agile Project Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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