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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

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Learning Theory, Learning Styles, Creativity, Decision Making, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Adult Learning Principles, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Basic)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, End User Training and Support, Natural Language Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Key Technologies for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Big Data, Emerging Technologies, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Market Opportunities, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of Cambridge

      Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Human Development, Differentiated Instruction, Neurology, Diversity Awareness, Psychology

      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, School Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Human Development, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Write Professional Emails in English

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Business Communication, English Language, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Time Management, Mental Concentration, Student-Centred Learning, Neurology, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      623 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Courage, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Professional Development, Finance, HR Tech

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
    • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
    • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
    • Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • AI for Education (Basic): Kennesaw State University
    • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
    • Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers: University of Cambridge
    • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
    • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology

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