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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Human Centered Design, Laboratory Experience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resilience, Workforce Development, Professional Development, Prompt Engineering, Planning, Problem Solving, Branding, Generative AI, Business Writing, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, General Networking, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Mentorship, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Needs Assessment, Learning Styles, Behavior Management, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Education and Training, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Blended Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Student-Centred Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Student Engagement, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Logic, Technology Strategies, Computer Vision, Brainstorming, Lesson Planning, Natural Language Processing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Project Management:

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Controls, Milestones (Project Management), Communication Planning, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Backlogs, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      4.8
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Management, Capacity Planning, Process Analysis, Finance, Process Improvement, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Go To Market Strategy, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Product Development, Financial Accounting, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Marketing, Human Capital, Decision Making, Corporate Finance

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Academic English: Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Writing, Editing, Research, Report Writing, Research Design, Proofreading, Language Competency, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, English Language, Style Guides, Vocabulary, Statistical Analysis

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

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      IBM

      IBM Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, New Product Development, Agile Software Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Product Strategy, Financial Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Product Development, Product Planning, Sprint Planning, Usability Testing, Project Management Life Cycle, Innovation, User Story, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Planning, Leadership

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

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Presentations, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Virtual Teams, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Microsoft PowerPoint, Conflict Management, Collaborative Software, Target Audience, Professional Development, Client Services, Personal Development, Social Skills, Expectation Management, Adaptability

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Grammar, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Business Writing, Professional Networking, Communication

      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 adult education courses

    • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
    • Accelerate Your Job Search with AI: Google
    • Networking: University of Minnesota
    • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
    • Google Project Management:: Google
    • Business Foundations: University of Pennsylvania
    • Academic English: Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • IBM Product Manager: IBM

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