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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Food Safety and Sanitation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Pedagogy, Debugging, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Industrial Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Research, Scientific Methods, Employee Training, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Systems Engineering and Program Management

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Scope Management, Systems Engineering, Cost Management, Engineering Management, Change Control, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Program Management, Project Design, Work Breakdown Structure, Contract Management, Engineering Design Process, Forecasting

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Commercialization, Registration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      ODS y sostenibilidad: una mirada desde los colegios

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Pedagogy, Course Development, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Student Engagement, Systems Thinking, Higher Education, Curriculum Planning, Instructing, Social Studies, Design Thinking, Community Development, Instructional Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expanding SEL

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compassion, School Psychology, Working With Children, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Strategy, Grant Applications, New Product Development, Fundraising, Market Analysis, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Curriculum Planning, Developing Training Materials, Interactive Learning, Organizational Skills, Student Engagement, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Test Tools, Drive Engagement

      4.7
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      ESSEC Business School

      Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privés et structures d'intérêt général pour le bien commun

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Community Development, Relationship Building, Innovation, Economic Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Program Evaluation, Finance, Public Administration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion: University of California San Diego
    • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech
    • Systems Engineering and Program Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
    • Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • ODS y sostenibilidad: una mirada desde los colegios: Universidad de los Andes
    • Expanding SEL: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market: Imperial College London
    • Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet: Coursera Project Network

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