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    University of Science and Technology of China

    职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Overcoming Obstacles, Innovation, Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Workflow Management, Collaboration, Process Mapping, Resourcefulness, Quick Learning, Learning Strategies, Operational Efficiency, Adaptability, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics

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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Communication, Writing, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Higher Education, Research, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Grammar, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    306 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Educación superior y emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Training and Development, Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Course Development, Sustainable Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Problem Solving, Community Development, Collaboration, Creativity

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Technical Management, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Human Development, IT Management, Culture, Anthropology, Leadership, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Research

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Case Studies, Student-Centred Learning, Course Development, Classroom Management, Higher Education, Digital Transformation, Learning Theory

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Integrity, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Positivity, Optimism, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Goal Setting

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Métodos de educación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Teaching, Education and Training, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Human Learning, Parent Communication, Curriculum Development, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Socioeconomics, User Feedback

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Recognizing Others, Employee Retention, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs, Cognitive flexibility, Recruitment, Leadership

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office, Advocacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    245 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Adult Education, Discussion Facilitation, Problem Solving, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现: University of Science and Technology of China
  • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Essential English for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Educación superior y emprendimiento: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Métodos de educación efectiva: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace: University of Colorado Boulder

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