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      University of California San Diego

      User Experience: Research & Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Usability Testing, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Storyboarding, Interviewing Skills

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Cataract Surgery

      Skills you'll gain: Anesthesiology, Operating Room (OR), Surgery, Patient Preparation, Patient Evaluation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Basic Electrical Systems, Embedded Software, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Wireless Networks, Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Systems Design, Electronic Components, Computing Platforms, Telecommunications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      513 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Mental Health Therapies, Health Assessment, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Student Support and Services, Special Education, Parent Communication, Psychological Evaluations, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Working With Children, Child Development, Occupational Therapy, Program Evaluation, Behavior Management, Care Coordination, Speech Therapy, Group Therapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Package and Software Management, Distributed Computing, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Scalability

      Build toward a degree

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Augmented Reality, Teaching, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Social Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      665 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Health Care, Health Equity, Health Systems, Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Music, World Music, Music Theory, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Musical Composition, Disabilities, Color Theory, Performing Arts, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Culture, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Power of Team Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Culture, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Team Performance Management, Diversity Awareness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      532 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Empowerment, Visionary, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Professional Development, Influencing, Conflict Management, Communication, Business Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Building, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Assertiveness, Overcoming Obstacles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      552 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Leadership for Public Health Crises

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Media and Communications, Clinical Leadership, Leadership, Public Health, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Cultural Diversity, Risk Management, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Risk Analysis, Community Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • User Experience: Research & Prototyping: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Cataract Surgery: University of Michigan
    • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
    • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : interventions: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
    • Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care: Yale University
    • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
    • The Power of Team Culture: University of Pennsylvania

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