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      Johns Hopkins University

      Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Supporting Families and Caregivers

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Family Therapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Social Work, Clinical Assessment, Stress Management

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Animations, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Music, Typography, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Project Management Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Governance, Change Management, Problem Solving

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Complete Git

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Bitbucket, Version Control, Software Versioning, GitLab, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Code Review, Devops Tools, IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse (Software), File Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Linux, Release Management, Command-Line Interface

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundational Mathematics for AI

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Priorities, Operational Efficiency, Business Reporting, Smart Goals

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Be a Leader, Develop a Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Communication, Innovation, Personal Development, Curiosity, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, People Development, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Lemann

      Gestão para a Aprendizagem: Módulo Gestão Estratégica

      Skills you'll gain: Planning, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Action Oriented, Leadership and Management, Quality Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Systems Science and Obesity

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Network Analysis, Public Health, Agentic systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music theory courses

    • Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
    • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford University
    • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974: University of Rochester
    • Project Management Principles: Microsoft
    • Complete Git: LearnKartS
    • Foundational Mathematics for AI: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Be a Leader, Develop a Leader: Case Western Reserve University
    • Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life: Dartmouth College

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