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      The University of Sydney

      Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Writing, Research, Higher Education, Complex Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      547 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Accident Prevention, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Depreciation, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Business Mathematics, Financial Forecasting, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Conspiracy Planet

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation, World History

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Conflict Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      449 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Security Management, Threat Management, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Governance

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      458 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Language Competency, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      906 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Pilares de Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Marketing, Sales Process, Business Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Analytics, Target Audience

      4.8
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      Electric Vehicles and Mobility

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Market Dynamics, Transportation Operations, Public Policies, Environmental Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Science, Economics, Market Opportunities, Environmental Regulations, Automation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Innovation

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Web Design, WordPress, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Web Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Responsive Web Design, Cross Platform Development, Content Management

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Application Deployment, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

    • Critical Thinking Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I): Johns Hopkins University
    • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Conflict Transformation: Emory University
    • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
    • Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Pilares de Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
    • Electric Vehicles and Mobility: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

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