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      University of Houston

      Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Teaching, Communication, End User Training and Support, Technology Solutions, Web Applications, Communication Systems, Digital Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Global Health and Humanitarianism

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Safety and Security, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Policy Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Vulnerability, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Research, Experimentation, Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Design Strategies, Technical Documentation, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Investments, Labor Relations, Financial Market, Financial Regulations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Arctic Peoples and Cultures

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Issue, Environment, Advocacy, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Research, Construction

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Behavioral Management, Student Support and Services, Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Registration, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Empowerment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Cloud Computing Law: Transactions

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Cloud Security, Vendor Contracts, Contract Review, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Service Level Agreement, Data Security, Cybersecurity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Design Strategies, Software Design, Systems Analysis, User Centered Design, Requirements Analysis, Virtual Environment, Quality Assurance, Technology Strategies, Digital Communications, Technical Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privés et structures d'intérêt général pour le bien commun

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Community Development, Relationship Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Economic Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Program Evaluation, Public Administration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Herramientas de gestión de proyectos de desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Procurement, Budget Management, Scheduling, Timelines, Resource Management, Strategic Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
    • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester
    • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture: Rice University
    • Arctic Peoples and Cultures : University of Alberta
    • Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo: Coursera Project Network
    • Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Climate Change: The Basics: Council on Foreign Relations
    • Cloud Computing Law: Transactions: Queen Mary University of London
    • Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes

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