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      Universidad Austral

      Emprendiendo en STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Team Leadership, Team Building, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Marketing, Business Development, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Professional Networking

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Match Teacher Residency

      Учительський коучинг: сприяння розвитку сталих змін

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Instructional Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Visionary, Professional Development, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Proofreading, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Communication, Public Speaking, Trustworthiness, Business Writing, Engineering Management, Team Management, Business Correspondence, Technical Management, Storytelling

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Game Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies, Business Development, New Business Development, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Collaboration, Case Studies, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis

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

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      IESE Business School

      Persuasive Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Professional Development, Presentations, Emotional Intelligence, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Business Development, New Product Development, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Presentations, Financial Modeling, Fundraising

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

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      Khalifa University

      Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Vocabulary, Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Case Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Culture, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Community Development, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection, Environment

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Foundations of Professional Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Integrity, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management

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

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Team Oriented, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Innovation, Investments, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Liderança Fora da Caixa

      Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Business Transformation, Virtual Teams, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Telecommuting, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Emprendiendo en STEM: Universidad Austral
    • Учительський коучинг: сприяння розвитку сталих змін: Match Teacher Residency
    • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals : University of California San Diego
    • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Persuasive Communication: IESE Business School
    • Entrepreneurship: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture: Khalifa University
    • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Foundations of Professional Identity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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