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      University of California, Davis

      Annual Campaigns: Building a Case for Support

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Campaign Management, Direct Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Lead Generation, Event Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Communication Strategies

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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Informed Consent

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition Education for the Consumer

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Athletic Training, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Healthcare Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      의료기술 및 의료기술평가

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Stakeholder Analysis, Program Evaluation, Regulatory Affairs, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cost Benefit Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Regulatory Requirements, Clinical Trials, Financial Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Scripting Languages, General Networking, Python Programming, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Data Ethics, Wireless Networks

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Medical Management, Patient Safety, Innovation, Telehealth, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Medical Privacy, Oral Hygiene, Home Health Care, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Data Ethics, Data Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Data Integrity, Regulatory Requirements, Global Marketing, Data Processing

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Human Resources Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Recruitment, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Interviewing Skills, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Organizational Structure, Employee Onboarding, Health Care Administration, Internal Communications, Labor Law

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular medical terminology courses

    • Annual Campaigns: Building a Case for Support: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
    • Nutrition Education for the Consumer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • GenAI for Healthcare Ethics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • 의료기술 및 의료기술평가: University of Minnesota
    • The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced: Packt
    • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals: University of Michigan
    • Nursing Assistant Essentials: MedCerts
    • The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World : Knowledge Accelerators
    • Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft

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