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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategies for Success in your Music Career

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success Project

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Time Management, Negotiation, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Project Management, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Communication, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking, Presentations, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Professional Development, Smart Goals, Planning, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Human Capital, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Writing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Building Your Freelancing Career Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Peer Review, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Branding, Budgeting, Service Design, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cinematic Health

      Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Mobility Assistance, Developmental Disabilities, Hospice, Basic Nursing Skills, Rehabilitation, Basic Patient Care, Caregiving, Chronic Diseases, Family Support, Personal Care, Care Management, Long Term Care, Nursing Basics, Nursing Care, Patient Transfer Equipment, Patient-centered Care, Communication Strategies, Direct Patient Care, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Launching Your Music Career

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Recruitment, Music Performance, Event Management, Portfolio Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Recruitment Strategies, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Target Market

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Effective Onboarding

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Performance Metric, Drive Engagement, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Internal Communications, Communication, Leadership Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Comunicación para equipos multigeneracionales

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Team Management, Leadership, Productivity, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Workplace inclusivity, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Find Your Calling: Career Transition Principles for Veterans

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making, Branding, Leadership

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Leading and Developing Top Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Mentorship, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation, Business Strategy, Smart Goals, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic Career Planning in Technology-Based Roles

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Professional Networking, Computer Science, LinkedIn, Talent Sourcing, Technology Strategies, Recruitment, Adaptability, Information Technology, Branding, Continuous Improvement Process, Software Development, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Supporting Clients

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Coaching, Client Support, Employee Onboarding, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Branding, Negotiation, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Financial Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular career development courses

    • Strategies for Success in your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Career Success Project: University of California, Irvine
    • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
    • Building Your Freelancing Career Capstone: California Institute of the Arts
    • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
    • Launching Your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Effective Onboarding: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Comunicación para equipos multigeneracionales: UBITS
    • Find Your Calling: Career Transition Principles for Veterans: Columbia University
    • Leading and Developing Top Talent : Kennesaw State University

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