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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership and Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Cooperation, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education

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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Copenhagen

      The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Adaptability, Community Health, Child Health, Environmental Issue, Clinical Trials

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Higher Education, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Sustainability Standards, Community Development, Student Support and Services, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors

      Skills you'll gain: Loss Prevention, Waste Minimization, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain Management, Production Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Capacity Planning, Stakeholder Management, Analysis, Education and Training, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes

      Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Care Management, Practice Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Primary Care, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Electronic Medical Record, Data Management, Health Education

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Writing, Branding, Design, Communication, Public Speaking, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Symptom Management in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Nursing Practices, Patient-centered Care, Basic Patient Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Assessment, Communication, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, ChatGPT, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Persona Development, Professional Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Working With Children, Human Development, Human Learning, Professional Development, Social Skills, Cognitive flexibility

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Education, Epidemiology, Emergency Response, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Radiation Protection, Immunology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy: Coursera Project Network
    • The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health : University of Copenhagen
    • Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes: University of Houston
    • Effective Communication Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities : University of Michigan
    • Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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