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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Mentorship, Supervision, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Performance Review, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Resilience, Positivity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Prioritization, Resilience, Optimism, Behavior Management, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Assertiveness, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Child Health, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Blood Collection, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Infectious Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      619 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Positive Thinking and Thriving

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Stress Management

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Employee Engagement, Kanban Principles, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Workflow Management, Accountability, Coaching

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Stress Management, Empowerment, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Resilience, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      441 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Giving Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Empowerment, Active Listening, Motivational Skills, Coaching, Leadership Development, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology)

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and organizational behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Stress Management, Leadership, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Employee Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Empowerment, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

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

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Helping Families Avoid Negative Court Involvement Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Family Law, Proactivity, Mediation, Conflict Management, Planning, Communication

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback : University of Michigan
    • إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby : University of Colorado System
    • Positive Thinking and Thriving: Arizona State University
    • Leadership Psychology: Enhancing Team Dynamics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work: University of Toronto
    • Giving Feedback: Arizona State University
    • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology): National Taiwan University
    • Leadership and organizational behavior: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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