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      Stanford University

      Child Nutrition and Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Child Health, Working With Children, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environmental Issue

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Data Processing, Human Machine Interfaces, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Unstructured Data, Automation, Risk Management Framework, Application Development, Verification And Validation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Productivity, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Strategic Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Peer Review, Goal Setting

      4.7
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Dog Emotion and Cognition

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Training Programs, Education and Training, Psychology, Experimentation, Learning Theory, Anthropology, Research, Behavior Management, Biology

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

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      University of Colorado System

      Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

      Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Student Support and Services, Positive Behavior Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Mental Health, Trauma Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Data Collection

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

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      Yale University

      Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Development, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Active Listening, Scientific Methods

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

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      University of Cape Town

      Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Disabilities, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Caregiving, Working With Children, Care Coordination, Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Advocacy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Learning How To Learn for Youth

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Student Engagement, Lifelong Learning, Cognitive flexibility, Human Learning, Time Management, Active Listening, Prioritization, Mental Concentration, Productivity, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Creativity, Stress Management, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness

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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

      Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Visual Impairment Education, Disabilities, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Differentiated Instruction, Social Justice, Student Support and Services, Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      827 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Care, Oral Health, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Oral Hygiene, Dental Procedures, Cardiology, Precision Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Health Care, Public Health, Disabilities, Oncology, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology

      4.9
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Student Engagement, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Computer Vision, Brainstorming, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Collection, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      903 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford University
    • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University
    • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
    • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
    • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System
    • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress: Yale University
    • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
    • Learning How To Learn for Youth: Arizona State University
    • Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support : University of Cape Town
    • The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania

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