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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Enthusiasm, Motivational Skills, Learning Styles, Language Learning, Education Software and Technology, Stress Management, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, General Networking

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Hong Kong

    University Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Syllabus Development, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Creativity, Technology Strategies

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    527 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Foundations of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Financial Statements, Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Branding, Leadership Development, Business Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Income Statement, Business Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Conflict Management, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Leadership, Finance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Research

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Éxito Profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Work Breakdown Structure, Critical Thinking, Cash Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Planning, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Project Schedules, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Project Management, Staff Management, Finance, Change Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Write Professional Emails in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Business Communication, English Language, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Analysis, Data Processing, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms

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

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Public Policies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Mentorship, Planning, Social Justice, Student Support and Services, Initiative and Leadership

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

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Aprender

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Quick Learning, Self-Motivation, Lifelong Learning, Literacy, Mental Concentration, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Business Planning, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Scheduling, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Concision, Smart Goals, Team Management, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Performance Metric

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Teach English Now! Foundational Principles: Arizona State University
  • University Teaching: The University of Hong Kong
  • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
  • Aboriginal Worldviews and Education: University of Toronto
  • Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
  • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers: Macquarie University
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • AI for Education (Basic): Kennesaw State University

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