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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Your World and What Shapes It

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Social Justice, Adaptability

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Speaking to a Technical Group

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Technical Communication, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Target Audience, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications, Contingency Planning

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      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      High Tech High Graduate School of Education

      How To Teach Us

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Collaboration, Curriculum Planning, Scheduling, Human Learning, Project Design, Presentations

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Loans, Higher Education, Student Services, Financial Policy, Education and Training, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics, Advocacy

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      'Their' World and How You Define It

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Recognizing Others, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Productivity, Autism Spectrum Disorders

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Social Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      665 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Creativity, Human Capital, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Business, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Business Marketing, Neurology

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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, IT Management, Leadership

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Intermediate)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Peer Review, Verbal Communication Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Differentiated Instruction

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Our World and How to Accept It

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs, Recruitment, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Employee Onboarding

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Education and Training, Higher Education, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Teaching, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Development

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Peer Review, Human Computer Interaction

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Your World and What Shapes It: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Speaking to a Technical Group: University of Colorado Boulder
    • How To Teach Us: High Tech High Graduate School of Education
    • Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • 'Their' World and How You Define It: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
    • The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
    • Our World and How to Accept It: University of Colorado Boulder

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