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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Portfolio Management, Team Oriented, Project Closure, Care Coordination, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Quality Improvement, Organizational Change, Change Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Introduction to Terraform

      Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Management, Program Development, Programming Principles, Data Security, Version Control, File Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Series Orientation: Transforming Education

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Education and Training, Adult Learning Principles, Community Development, Social Justice, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Getting Started with AWS DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Computing, Configuration Management, Amazon Web Services, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Scalability, System Monitoring

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Sustainable Urban Regeneration

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Development, Governance, Sustainability Reporting, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Business Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Securing and Integrating Components of your Application 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, API Design, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, Node.JS, Authorization (Computing), Natural Language Processing, Scalability

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      إدارة المواهب

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Succession Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Pipelining, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Branding

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Data Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Agile Methodology, Organizational Structure

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Case, Program Development, Development Testing, Java Programming, Java

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      American Psychological Association

      Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, Culture, Psychology, Anthropology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript)

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Web Applications, Data Access, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular personal development courses

    • Value-Based Care: Capstone Project: University of Houston
    • Introduction to Terraform: Codio
    • Series Orientation: Transforming Education: University of Michigan
    • Getting Started with AWS DevOps: Whizlabs
    • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
    • Sustainable Urban Regeneration: Università Bocconi
    • Securing and Integrating Components of your Application 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • إدارة المواهب : University of Michigan
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Capstone Project: University of Glasgow
    • Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners : Coursera Project Network

    Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Development

    Personal development courses on Coursera are designed to help you enhance various aspects of your personal and professional life:

    • Skills in effective communication, both verbal and written.
    • Techniques for managing stress and improving mental health.
    • Strategies for time management and productivity.
    • Understanding of leadership principles and team collaboration.
    • Approaches to creative problem solving and critical thinking.
    • Personal finance management and investment basics.
    • Skills for setting and achieving personal and professional goals.‎

    Personal development courses on Coursera cater to anyone looking to improve themselves, regardless of previous experience:

    • Beginners can start with foundational courses that introduce basic concepts in self-improvement and life skills.
    • Intermediate learners can take more focused courses that build on existing knowledge in areas like emotional intelligence or public speaking.
    • Advanced courses are available for those seeking to master specific skills or expand their leadership capabilities. ‎

    Coursera offers a variety of credentials that can complement your learning in personal development:

    • Professional certificates that demonstrate your commitment to personal growth and professional excellence.
    • Specialized course certificates that reflect your proficiency in specific areas, such as negotiation or mindfulness.
    • Informal badges or completion certificates that you can share on your professional profiles to show ongoing learning.

    These credentials can enhance your resume or LinkedIn profile, showcasing your dedication to continuous improvement and capacity building.‎

    Studying personal development can significantly enhance your career by improving your interpersonal skills and self-management:

    • Better Performance in Your Current Role: Apply new skills to enhance your productivity and job satisfaction.
    • Leadership Opportunities: Use your improved skills to take on more significant roles within your organization.
    • Entrepreneurial Ventures: Employ strategies learned in personal finance and goal setting to start or expand your own business.
    • Career Changes: Utilize your new skills to prepare for and adapt to transitions into new fields or career paths.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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