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      University of Cape Town

      Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Curriculum Development, Adaptive Equipment, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Student Support and Services, Working With Children, Diversity Awareness

      4.9
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      University of Minnesota

      Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Health Care, Data Ethics, Substance Abuse, Correlation Analysis, Heat Maps, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Trauma Care, Mental Health

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The World Bank Group

      Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Resilience, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Cooperation, Environmental Science, Collaboration, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of California, Irvine

      Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Data Management, Learning Management Systems, Performance Testing, Virtual Environment, Data Analysis Software, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      503 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Analytics, Data Management, Data Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Storage, Data Governance, Social Sciences

      4.7
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      University of California, Irvine

      Trabaja inteligentemente, no más duro: Gestión del tiempo para la productividad personal y profesional

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Productivity, Delegation Skills, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Planning, Self-Awareness, Strategic Prioritization, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Ciudades en crisis y nuevas políticas urbanas

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Community Development, Innovation, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Universidad de los Andes

      Salud mental y atención psicosocial

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse, Stress First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Project Management Software, Generative AI, Critical Thinking, Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Medical Technology and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Universidad de Palermo

      Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH)

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Development, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social courses

    • Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms: University of Cape Town
    • Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción: The World Bank Group
    • Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine
    • Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Trabaja inteligentemente, no más duro: Gestión del tiempo para la productividad personal y profesional : University of California, Irvine
    • Ciudades en crisis y nuevas políticas urbanas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Salud mental y atención psicosocial : Universidad de los Andes
    • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All: Vanderbilt University
    • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota

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