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      Universidad de los Andes

      Constructores de Paz

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Journals, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Empathy, Compassion, Collaboration, Active Listening, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Executive Presence, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Succession Planning, Technical Management, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Delegation Skills, Professional Networking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Leadership, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Culture Transformation, Business Strategy, Leadership

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Culminating Project in Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Health Care Administration, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 1: Fundamentos de la electrónica analógica

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Performance Testing, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Surveys, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Report Writing, Statistical Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Strategies for Converting and Retaining Customers Online

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Web Analytics and SEO, Lead Generation, Target Audience, Web Content

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economics, Sustainable Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      382 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Strategic Career Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Smart Goals, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improve Communication with Genial.ly

      Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Virtual Environment, Technical Communication, Design, Educational Materials, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Surveys, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Collection, Customer Data Management, Active Listening, Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Focus Group

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Constructores de Paz: Universidad de los Andes
    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Culminating Project in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 1: Fundamentos de la electrónica analógica: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy: University of California, Davis
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategies for Converting and Retaining Customers Online: University of California, Irvine
    • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
    • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York

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