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      Universidad de los Andes

      ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?

      Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, New Business Development, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Product Design, Value Propositions, Needs Assessment, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Product Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Social Media, Social Media Content, Professional Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      862 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      618 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Language Learning, Technology Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Academic Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Policy Analysis, Research Design, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, System Support, Technical Support, Patient Education and Support, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Network Support, Change Control, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, Software Installation, General Networking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación auténtica

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Learning Theory, Data Collection, Student Engagement, Innovation, Research Methodologies, Learning Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Just Reading and Writing English 2

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, English Language, Literacy, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Grammar, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Governance, Training Programs, Case Studies, Education and Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      344 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Trabajar para ser feliz

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Personal Development, Family Support, Empowerment, Compassion, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      634 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Professionalism in an era of change

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workforce Development, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?: Universidad de los Andes
    • Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn: Coursera Project Network
    • Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution: University of California, Irvine
    • Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
    • Evaluación auténtica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Just Reading and Writing English 2: Tsinghua University
    • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: Johns Hopkins University
    • Trabajar para ser feliz: Universidad Austral

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