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    • C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Student Engagement, Creativity, Education and Training, Adaptability, Classroom Management, Cognitive flexibility, Instructional Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Learning Styles, Professional Development, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Constructive Feedback, Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      840 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Teaching, Language Competency, Grammar, English Language, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation, Organizational Skills, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Data Processing, Human Machine Interfaces, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Unstructured Data, Automation, Risk Management Framework, Application Development, Verification And Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Animal Behaviour and Welfare

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, Qualitative Research, Education and Training, Scientific Methods, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Macquarie University

      Online Learning Design for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Creation, Multimedia, Education Software and Technology, Media Production, Developing Training Materials, Pedagogy, Peer Review, Blended Learning, Learning Management Systems, Discussion Facilitation, Teaching, Constructive Feedback, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Safety and Security, Data Sharing, User Accounts, Collaborative Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      392 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Virginia

      Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Design Thinking, Financial Analysis, Annual Reports, Balance Sheet, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Leadership, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Finance, HR Tech

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, English Language, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Communication, Organizational Skills, Planning, Analytical Skills, Detail Oriented, Stress Management, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regulatory Compliance, Sample Size Determination

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Education and Training, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Course Development, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Learning Management Systems, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Law, Legal Risk, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Document Management, Advocacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Usability, Web Design, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Portfolio Management, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Mobile Development, Interviewing Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Generative AI for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Information Privacy, Technical Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Virtual Environment, Data Analysis, Mitigation, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Management Framework, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Analysis, Generative AI Agents

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
    • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University
    • Animal Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
    • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
    • Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business: University of Virginia
    • Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening: University of California, Irvine
    • Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
    • An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs: Google

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