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      University of Alberta

      Becoming Your Best Self at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Mindfulness, Resilience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Visual Tasks Guide with Microsoft PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology, Train The Trainer, Microsoft Office, Personal Development

      4.9
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Goodwill Industries International

      The New Digital Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Workforce Development, Community Development, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Literacy, Technology Strategies, Communication, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Support Interactive Learning with Genially

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support, Virtual Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Nanjing University

      网络课程与学习评价

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Learning Theory, Innovation, Human Learning, Curriculum Development, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Student Engagement, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, Brainstorming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Stress First Aid, Family Support, Student Support and Services, Crisis Intervention, Mentorship, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Parent Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Collaboration, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Education and Training, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Teaching, TCP/IP, Student Engagement, Network Protocols, Pedagogy, Multimedia, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Music

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Business Intelligence, Content Creation, Risk Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Becoming Your Best Self at Work: University of Alberta
    • Creating a Visual Tasks Guide with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • The New Digital Workplace: Goodwill Industries International
    • Support Interactive Learning with Genially: Coursera Project Network
    • Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet: Coursera Project Network
    • 网络课程与学习评价: Nanjing University
    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops: University of California San Diego
    • Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support: Columbia University
    • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project: Arizona State University
    • Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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