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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Intermediate)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Peer Review, Verbal Communication Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Differentiated Instruction

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Need for Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering Management, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Design Process, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visionary, Team Management, Team Building, Dealing With Ambiguity, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Professional Development, Employee Performance Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Language Competency, English Language, Curriculum Planning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Language Learning, Student Engagement, Learning Theory, Grammar, Vocabulary, Literacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Delegation Skills, Legal Technology, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Strategy, Email Automation, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Adaptability, Risk Analysis, Leadership, Creativity, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English in the Workplace: Soft skills

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Meeting Facilitation, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Delegation Skills, English Language, Language Competency, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Grammar, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Global Marketing, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Culture, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Instructional Design, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Persona Development, Professional Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Systems, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Utrecht University

      Inequality and Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Liberal Arts, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
    • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Leadership Skills for the 21st Century: Kennesaw State University
    • What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?: University of Minnesota
    • Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind: Arizona State University
    • AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates: University of Michigan
    • Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • English in the Workplace: Soft skills: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen: Macquarie University
    • Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner: University of Michigan

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