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    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      AI for Course Design

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Exploratorium

      Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Course Development, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Experimentation, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      D

      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Music, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Music Theory, Pedagogy, International Relations, Social Sciences, Advocacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • H

      High Tech High Graduate School of Education

      How To Teach Us

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Collaboration, Curriculum Planning, Scheduling, Human Learning, Project Design, Presentations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Assessment, Care Management, Telehealth, Program Evaluation

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
      ·
      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Strategic Career Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Talent Management, Branding, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Proactivity, Dashboard, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Orchestrating Whole Classroom Discussion

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Goal Setting, Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Concept Of Operations, Information Architecture, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Organizational Skills, Technical Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      409 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Hong Kong

      Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Research, Investigation, Digital Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Data Driven Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Estimation, Data Collection, Statistical Software, Risk Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Methods, Box Plots, R Programming, Return On Investment, Exploratory Data Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      D

      Dartmouth College

      Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Team Motivation, People Management, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership, Creativity, Employee Coaching, Mentorship, Employee Retention

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Salud mental y atención comunitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Community Health, Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention, Community Development, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Community Outreach, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Health, First Aid, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • AI for Course Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
    • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
    • How To Teach Us: High Tech High Graduate School of Education
    • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour: Universiteit Leiden
    • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York
    • Orchestrating Whole Classroom Discussion: University of Pennsylvania
    • Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens: The University of Hong Kong
    • The Data Driven Manager: University of Colorado Boulder

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