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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

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    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Instructing, Collaboration, Pedagogy, Generative AI, Course Development

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Information Management, Research, Digital Communications, Productivity, Document Management, Personal Integrity, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property

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

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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 Michigan

    Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Higher Education, Student Services, Financial Policy, Education and Training, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics, Advocacy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Simulations, Arithmetic, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Responsiveness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Human Learning, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Skills, Productivity, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Public Policies

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    大學之理念 (The Idea of a University)

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Personal Development, International Relations, Education and Training, Governance, World History, Cultural Diversity, Economics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    MOOC and Blended Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Virtual Environment

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Value Creation and Building Enduring Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Professional Networking, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Mentorship, Innovation, Value Propositions, Communication

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

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Reimagining Education for Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Education (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
  • Information & Digital Literacy for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
  • Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • 大學之理念 (The Idea of a University): National Taiwan University
  • MOOC and Blended Learning: Tsinghua University
  • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan

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