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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Research, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Program Evaluation, Creativity, Curiosity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      851 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Social Skills, Negotiation, Professionalism, Writing, Business Writing, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      316 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Time Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Adaptability, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      594 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      378 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Recruitment, Client Services, Needs Assessment, Goal Setting, Coaching, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 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, Patient Education And Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research, Chronic Diseases

      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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      MedCerts

      Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Revenue Cycle Management, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Billing and Coding, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Cultural Responsiveness, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Patient Education And Counseling, Electronic Medical Record, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Copayment Collection and Processing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Professional Development, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Care Management, Nursing Practices, Infection Control, Acute Care

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Record Keeping, Medical Science and Research, Regulatory Compliance, Document Management, Medical Privacy, Patient Safety, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
    • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
    • The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
    • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota
    • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
    • Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning: Goodwill Industries International
    • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals: MedCerts

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