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      ESCP Business School

      Doing Business in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Retail Store Operations, Business Development, Sustainable Business, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Negotiation, Investments, Digital Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Business Strategy, Product Development, Financial Forecasting, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Governance, Training Programs, Case Studies, Education and Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      344 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Technology and Social Change

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Process Design, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, OpenAI, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Assets, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Communication, Technology Solutions, ChatGPT, Generative AI

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      Stanford University

      Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Oncology, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Canva for teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Graphic Design, Creativity

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Technical Communication, Professional Development, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Care, Organizational Change, Health Technology, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Leadership for Public Health Crises

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      270 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy

      Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Patient Transport, Family Support

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Hacer negocios en América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Business Strategy, Innovation, International Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Global Marketing, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Competitive Analysis, Business, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      482 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Doing Business in Europe: ESCP Business School
    • Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan: Michigan State University
    • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: Johns Hopkins University
    • Digital Technology and Social Change: University of California, Davis
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: The University of Edinburgh
    • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford University
    • Canva for teachers: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
    • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York

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