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      University of Pennsylvania

      Crowdfunding

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Fraud detection, Campaign Management, Social Media, Presentations, Budgeting, Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Driving engagement, Promotional Strategies, Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      414 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Medical Terminology, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Health Disparities, Entrepreneurship, Payment Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Value-Based Care, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Practice Exam for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, User Story, Knowledge Transfer

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Brainstorming, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Lemann

      Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Learning Management Systems, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Exploratorium

      Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Course Development, Creativity, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Women in environmental biology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Climate Change Adaptation, Science and Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      ¿Cómo ser feliz? Familia, Economía y Políticas Públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Family Support, Public Policies, Economic Development, Economics, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Gerontology, Relationship Building, Empathy, Social Skills, Child Development, Resilience, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      القيادة الدولية والسلوك التنظيمي

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Team Management, Business Leadership, International Relations, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Empresas familiares

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management and Planning, New Product Development, Market Share, Marketing Strategies, Business Development, Business Analysis, Business Management, Business, Small Business Accounting, Organizational Structure, Recruitment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Escalamiento exitoso e Innovación en los Negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategies, Financial Management, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Global Marketing, International Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Crowdfunding: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship: Johns Hopkins University
    • Practice Exam for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification: SkillUp
    • Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!: Fundação Lemann
    • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
    • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • ¿Cómo ser feliz? Familia, Economía y Políticas Públicas: Universidad de Palermo
    • القيادة الدولية والسلوك التنظيمي: Università Bocconi

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