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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Resilience, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Behavior Management, Prioritization, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Self-Motivation, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Emotional and Social Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Active Listening, Social Skills, Stress Management, Professional Development, Compassion, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Discipline, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Pedagogy, Community Development, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Education and Training, Human Development, Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Adult Learning Principles, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Clinical Data

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Data Mining, Data Ethics, Medical Records, Health Informatics, Data Collection, Health Information Management, Text Mining, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Imaging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      456 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Olay

      Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

      Skills you'll gain: Product Quality (QA/QC), Laboratory Experience, Packaging and Labeling, Record Keeping, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Prototyping, New Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Equipment, Product Design, Chemistry, Personal Care, Biology, Microbiology, Safety Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      453 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Student-Centred Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      638 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Multimedia, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Spanish Language, Medical Terminology, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Policy Development, Sanitation, Community Health, Primary Care, Public Health, Advocacy, Education and Training, Train The Trainer, Health Equity, Needs Assessment, Behavioral Health, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Goal Setting, Chronic Diseases, Health Assessment, Program Evaluation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Research and Design, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Business Modeling, Program Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Unstructured Data, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Health Informatics, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      575 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering, Electronics, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Research, Medical Imaging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Emotional and Social Intelligence: University of California, Davis
    • Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Introduction to Clinical Data: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay
    • Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach: University of London
    • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings: Rice University
    • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania

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