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      Universidad Austral

      Competencias para la empleabilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Change Management, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Representaciones culturales de las sexualidades

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Higher Education, Research, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      668 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Business Process, Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Lemann

      Gestão para a Aprendizagem: Módulo Gestão Estratégica

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Action Oriented, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Education and Training, Strategic Thinking, Performance Metric, Quality Management, Analysis, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Métodos de educación efectiva

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Parent Communication, Human Learning, Curriculum Development, Professional Development, Program Evaluation, Social Skills, Working With Children, Policy Development, User Feedback

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Gerontology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Creativity, Professional Development, Leadership, Collaboration, Analysis, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning Capstone: The Reflective Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Professional Development, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of New Mexico

      Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Management, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Leadership, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      PlanU: escoge la mejor carrera y universidad para ti

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Planning, Personal Development, Academic Advising, Higher Education, Goal Setting, Family Support, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      736 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores

      Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, User Research, Marketing, Product Development, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Development, Business Strategy, Process Validation, Growth Strategies, Business Operations, Investments, Presentations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      614 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Competencias para la empleabilidad: Universidad Austral
    • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
    • Representaciones culturales de las sexualidades: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action: University of California, Irvine
    • Gestão para a Aprendizagem: Módulo Gestão Estratégica: Fundação Lemann
    • Métodos de educación efectiva: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning Capstone: The Reflective Practitioner: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora: University of New Mexico

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