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  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Human Learning, Working With Children, Child Development, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Substance Abuse

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    263 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Open Mindset, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Pedagogy, Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Digital Communications, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Workday

    Workday in Action Series

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Benefits Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll, Compensation Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Workforce Management, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Imperial College London

    Migration and health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Care, Climate Change Programs, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Governance, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Neurology, Psychology, Human Development, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Emerging Technologies, Environment, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, 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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and the X-Factor

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Employee Training, Insurance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources (HR) Career

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Generative AI, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Employee Onboarding

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese)

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    199 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Geneva

    Migration, Health and Equity in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Health Care, Research, Health Systems, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Data Collection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Teaching, Action Oriented, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Collaboration, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Visionary, Personal Development, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular human rights courses

  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration : University of Virginia
  • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Workday in Action Series: Workday
  • Migration and health: Imperial College London
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences: University of Geneva
  • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cybersecurity and the X-Factor: Kennesaw State University
  • Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources (HR) Career: SkillUp
  • 是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese): National Taiwan University

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