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      University of Virginia

      Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, User Research, Test Tools, Business Modeling, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for University Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Technology Roadmaps, OpenAI, Business Transformation, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Automation, Workforce Development, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      929 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Practice Exam for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, User Story, Knowledge Transfer

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Bridging Data and Practice for Personalized Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Nutrition and Diet, Personalized Service, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Nutrition Education, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Consumer Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of New Mexico

      Entrepreneurial Strategic Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Business Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Empathy for Self and Others

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Goal Setting, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      What’s Your Big Idea?

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management, Presentations, Customer Insights

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      E-commerce Academy

      Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Branding, Online Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Social Media, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Payment Systems, Web Design and Development, Logistics, User Experience, Market Trend

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goodwill Industries International

      The Digital Divide

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Community Development, Community Outreach, End User Training and Support, Telecommunications, Data Access

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Teamwork, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación: University of Virginia
    • Generative AI for University Leaders : Vanderbilt University
    • Practice Exam for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification: SkillUp
    • Bridging Data and Practice for Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Entrepreneurial Strategic Management: University of New Mexico
    • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University
    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
    • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • E-commerce Academy: Universidad de Palermo
    • The Digital Divide: Goodwill Industries International

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