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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacology, Conflict Management, Pharmacy Operations, Anatomy, Pathology, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Pharmaceuticals, Professionalism, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Learning to Teach Online

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Planning, End User Training and Support, Technical Communication, Quality Assurance, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Essential English for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Research, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Cooperation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Grammar, Editing, Intellectual Property

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      269 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Teach English: Intermediate Grammar

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Developing Training Materials, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Music, Lawsuits, Team Building, Design Thinking, Music History, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Legal Proceedings, Revenue Management, Musical Composition, Business, Social Media

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Working With Children, Human Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cambridge

      The science of mind and decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Special Education, Human Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Psychiatry

      4.2
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Assistance, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Professional Development, Caregiving, Medical Records, Toileting, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Biology, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      International Leadership and Organizational Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Intercultural Competence, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Communication For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Team Management, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Essential English for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Teach English: Intermediate Grammar: University of California, Irvine
    • Music Business: Berklee
    • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Introduction: MedCerts
    • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
    • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • International Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Università Bocconi

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