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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Clinical Assessment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Client Services, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Applying to U.S. Universities

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Planning, Student Services, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      518 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, People Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Organizational Change, Leadership, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Motivation, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Physiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Supporting Clients

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Coaching, Client Support, Employee Onboarding, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Branding, Negotiation, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Financial Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Apprendre comment apprendre (ACA) : Des outils mentaux puissants qui vous aideront à maîtriser des sujets difficiles

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Time Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Empathy, Collaboration, Team Management, Leadership, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Patient Coordination, Health Assessment, Clinical Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Flow, Telecommunications, Communication

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Patient Coordination, Clinical Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular counseling courses

    • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
    • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
    • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
    • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
    • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Supporting Clients: Goodwill Industries International
    • Apprendre comment apprendre (ACA) : Des outils mentaux puissants qui vous aideront à maîtriser des sujets difficiles: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change: Coursera Instructor Network

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