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      Yale University

      Introduction to Medical Software

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Systems Development, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Human Computer Interaction, Verification And Validation, Risk Management, Medical Management, User Interface (UI), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Software Design, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Health Technology, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, User Research

      4.8
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      275 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Internal Communications, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      273 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Canva for teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Graphic Design, Creativity

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Yale University

      The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, World History, Storytelling, Education and Training

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Symptom Management in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Nursing Practices, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medication Therapy Management, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Communication, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Pediatrics, Working With Children, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Child Development, Family Medicine, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health, Relationship Building, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Intercultural Competence, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación auténtica

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Student-Centred Learning, Course Development, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Data Collection, Student Engagement, Research Methodologies, Learning Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Financial Forecasting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Return On Investment, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Market

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Students Math Skills with iKnowit

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Competing in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Compliance Management, Business Strategy, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Brand Strategy, Procurement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      300 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Multimedia, Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Content Creation, Parent Communication, Digital Communications, Safety and Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
    • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Canva for teachers: Coursera Project Network
    • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
    • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
    • Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Evaluación auténtica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Financial Forecasting and Reporting: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Building Students Math Skills with iKnowit: Coursera Project Network

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