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      Salesforce

      Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Estrategias y estilos de negociación      

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Strategic Planning, Relationship Building, Intercultural Competence, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Responsible AI, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Communication Strategies, Nursing Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Dignity in Care, Communication, Empathy, Professionalism, Mental Health, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Observation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Preventative Care, Health Care Administration, Care Coordination, Health Education, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Disparities, Professionalism, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Collaboration, Health Promotion

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      SkillUp

      Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Computer Literacy, Productivity Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technology Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Business Planning, Persona Development, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Technical Management, Market Opportunities, Intellectual Property, Gap Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation, Engineering Management, Operations Management, Technology Strategies, Engineering

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Strategic Career Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Smart Goals, Brand Management, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships: Salesforce
    • The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
    • Estrategias y estilos de negociación      : Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
    • Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Just Reading and Writing English 2: Tsinghua University
    • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook: SkillUp
    • Technology Entrepreneurship: University of Colorado Boulder

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