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      University of Michigan

      Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Learning Styles, Creativity, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      522 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Introduction to Early Childhood

      Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Differentiated Instruction, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Instructing, Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Positive Behavior Support, Curriculum Development, Parent Communication, Creativity, Data Collection, Rapport Building, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      The DIY Musician

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Media, Music Theory, Social Media Marketing, Professional Networking, Media Production, Business Planning, Marketing Planning, Brand Management, Peer Review, Branding, Instrumental Music, Writing, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, File Management, Project Planning, Strategic Partnership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Behavioral Health, Preventative Care, Social Studies, Chronic Diseases, Health Informatics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Customer Insights, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, A/B Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Support, Medical Emergency, Medical History Documentation, Respiratory Care, Student Support and Services, Working With Children, Care Management, Medical Records, Emergency Response, Pediatrics, Medical Management, First Aid, Medication Administration, Nursing, Child Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      714 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : diagnostic

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Psychological Evaluations, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      812 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Understanding child development: from synapse to society

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Psychology, Working With Children, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Neurology, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

      Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Resilience, Working With Children, Positive Behavior Support, Teaching, Education and Training, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Human Development, Research, Curiosity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Special Effects

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Motion Graphics, Post-Production, Video Production, Video Editing, Content Creation, Timelines, File Management, Color Theory, Creativity, Typography

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      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, Business Planning, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Professional Development, Leadership Development, Employee Coaching, 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

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      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

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

    • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Early Childhood: The State University of New York
    • The DIY Musician: Berklee
    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
    • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia
    • Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School: University of Colorado System
    • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : diagnostic: University of Geneva
    • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
    • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
    • Special Effects: Skillshare

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