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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      A Consultative Approach to Working with Recruiters

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Human Resources, Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Interviewing Skills, Coordination, Communication Strategies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Drive Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Interviewing Skills, Brand Awareness, Employee Onboarding, Customer experience strategy (CX), Personalized Service, Relationship Building

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Building Your Freelancing Career Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Peer Review, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Branding, Service Design, Budgeting, Market Analysis

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategies for Success in your Music Career

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Professional Development, Business Solutions, Project Management, Solution Delivery, Business Communication, Problem Solving, Business Analysis, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Analysis, Presentations, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Research Reports, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Attaining Higher Education

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Student Services, Planning, Research, Organizational Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Speaking, Professionalism, Leadership, Relationship Building, Personal Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Guidance processes in Vocational Education and Training

      Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Education and Training, Training Programs, Student Engagement, Adult Education, Higher Education, Mentorship, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic Career Planning in Technology-Based Roles

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Professional Networking, Computer Science, LinkedIn, Talent Sourcing, Technology Strategies, Recruitment, Adaptability, Information Technology, Branding, Continuous Improvement Process, Software Development, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Collegiate Esports and Career Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Workforce Planning, Relationship Building, Market Dynamics, Research, Student Engagement, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Diversity Awareness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      The State University of New York

      How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Professional Development, Smart Goals, Planning, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Human Capital, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Writing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cinematic Health

      Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Basic Nursing Skills, Caregiving, Chronic Diseases, Basic Patient Care, Family Support, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Homes, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Dignity in Care, Behavior Management, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Hand Hygiene, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • A Consultative Approach to Working with Recruiters: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Building Your Freelancing Career Capstone: California Institute of the Arts
    • Strategies for Success in your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Career Success Project: University of California, Irvine
    • Attaining Higher Education: Columbia University
    • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
    • Guidance processes in Vocational Education and Training: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Strategic Career Planning in Technology-Based Roles: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Collegiate Esports and Career Planning: University of California, Irvine

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