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    • Status: Free
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      Stanford University

      Giving 2.0: The MOOC

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Resource Utilization, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking, Social Media, Planning, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New Teacher Center

      Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Technology Strategies, Student Support and Services, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, Data Integration, Adaptability, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Education Software and Technology, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Education and Training, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Systems Engineering and Program Management

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Cost Management, Requirements Management, Contract Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Change Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Multimedia, Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Health Disparities, Health Education, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Community Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Safety Training, Intensive Care Unit, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Nurse Education

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Desarrollo de tu marca personal

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Persona Development, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Content Creation, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Competitive Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Student Support and Services, Data Collection, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Interactive Learning, Curriculum Planning, Social Studies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Fundamentos del uso de IA generativa

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Content Creation

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
    • Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students: New Teacher Center
    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
    • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Systems Engineering and Program Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
    • Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V): Johns Hopkins University
    • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
    • Desarrollo de tu marca personal: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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