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    • U

      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      How to Validate your Startup Idea

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Value Propositions, Financial Forecasting, Growth Strategies, New Product Development, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities, Investment Management, Lean Methodologies, Strategic Partnership, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Presentations

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Compassion, Caregiving, Communication, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Treatment, Psychosocial Assessments, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      479 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University at Buffalo

      Energy: The Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Economics, Project Design, Environment, Environmental Science, Supply And Demand, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Operational Efficiency

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Behavior Management, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      338 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Philosophy of Science

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Medical Terminology, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Entrepreneurship, Payment Systems, Medicare, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Application Development, Performance Analysis, Automation, Data Security, Workflow Management, Cloud Applications, Data Analysis Software, Business Process, Generative AI Agents, Microsoft Teams, Data Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Be Your Best Creative Self

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Branding, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Empowerment, Reliability, Productivity, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Computing Platforms, Cloud Applications, Database Management, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, Data Access, Information Technology, Database Application, Software Installation, Browser Compatibility, SQL, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Software Versioning, Javascript

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      تحقيق السعادة في بيئة العمل | Achieving Happiness at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Stress Management, Employee Retention, Mindfulness, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      780 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Trabaja inteligentemente, no más duro: Gestión del tiempo para la productividad personal y profesional

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Productivity, Delegation Skills, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Expectation Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Building High-Performing Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Goal Setting, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Mindfulness, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self-starter courses

    • How to Validate your Startup Idea: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
    • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Philosophy of Science: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship: Johns Hopkins University
    • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
    • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases : IBM
    • تحقيق السعادة في بيئة العمل | Achieving Happiness at Work: Alfaisal University | KLD

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