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    HRCI

    Learning and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Developing Training Materials, Adult Education, Train The Trainer, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Compliance Training, Instructional Design, On-The-Job Training, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Professional Development, Learning Styles

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    783 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università Bocconi

    Private Equity and Venture Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Financial Management, Legal Risk, Financial Modeling, Tax Laws, Entrepreneurship, Due Diligence, Negotiation

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Public Policies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Mentorship, Planning, Social Justice, Student Support and Services, Initiative and Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    502 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    251 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Surveys, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Report Writing, Statistical Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Productivity, Business Planning, Time Management, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Scheduling, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Concision, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Performance Metric

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Analysis, Data Processing, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Visionary, Human Development, Creativity

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

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad y educación

    Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Health Education, Family Planning, Advocacy, Patient Education And Counseling, Education and Training, Social and Human Services, Working With Children, School Counseling, Community Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Human Development, Child Development, Curriculum Development, Childhood Education and Development, Relationship Building, Media and Communications, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    669 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, System Implementation, Innovation, Solution Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learning and Development: HRCI
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital: Università Bocconi
  • Generative AI in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers: Macquarie University
  • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania

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