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      University of North Texas

      Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Employee Training, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Training Programs, Human Resources, Customer experience improvement, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Legal Risk, Employee Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Interviewing Skills

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad

      Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Language Competency, Cultural Diversity, Multilingualism, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, Storytelling, Qualitative Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      389 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Planning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Team Management, Productivity, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Empathy, Motivational Skills, Employee Engagement, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Assimilating into Your New Job

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Planning, Team Oriented, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Conscientiousness, Professionalism, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Imperial College London

      Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Vozes da Mudança Social

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Justice

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Decision-Making for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Business Ethics, Analysis, Data Collection

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Conflict Management For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Tactfulness, Expectation Management, Social Skills, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Communication, Follow Through, Strategic Planning, Contingency Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Grammar, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Writing, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Trustworthiness, Engineering Management, Team Management, Storytelling

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Teaching, Training Programs, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Research, Research Methodologies, International Relations, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self development courses

    • Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry: University of North Texas
    • Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad: Universidad de los Andes
    • Futures Thinking: Arizona State University
    • Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Assimilating into Your New Job: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Creative Thinking and AI: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • Vozes da Mudança Social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?: University of Minnesota
    • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Conflict Management For Everyone: Arizona State University

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