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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Accountability, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Executive Presence, Conflict Management, Mediation, Decision Making, Delegation Skills, Succession Planning, Organizational Change, Technical Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Engineering Management, Team Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Macquarie University

      Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Global Marketing, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Culture, International Relations

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      212 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Aesthetics, Research, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Pedagogy, Language Learning, Science and Research, Mathematics Education, Collaboration, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Leadership Development, New Product Development, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Agile Project Management, Decision Making, Team Motivation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Emprendimientos creativos

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Innovation, Financial Management, Goal Setting, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Creativity, Business Strategy, Fundraising

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      557 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      America Through Foreign Eyes

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, International Relations, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      399 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Options: Exploring a New Career

      Skills you'll gain: Business Research, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Market Analysis, Professional Networking, Market Research, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Market Trend, Creative Thinking, Decision Making

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovations via Patent

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Strategies, Innovation, Business Process, Legal Research, Entrepreneurship, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, New Business Development, Global Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leading a Family Business

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Innovation, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Lean Methodologies, Business Leadership, New Product Development, Strategic Leadership, New Business Development, Ideation, Business Strategy, Business Management, Leadership Development, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Business Continuity, Business Risk Management, Business Strategies

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Basics of Statutory Compliance and Taxation

      Skills you'll gain: Tax Management, Tax Compliance, Sales Tax, Data Import/Export, Tax, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Tax Returns, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Billing & Invoicing, Consolidation, Financial Accounting

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Open Mindset, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Change, Intercultural Competence, Safety Culture, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Courage, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Giving 2.0: The MOOC

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Community Development, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Program Evaluation, Decision Making, Empowerment, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Innovation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen: Macquarie University
    • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos: Universidad Austral
    • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Emprendimientos creativos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • America Through Foreign Eyes: Rice University
    • Career Options: Exploring a New Career: Kennesaw State University
    • Protecting Business Innovations via Patent: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Leading a Family Business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Basics of Statutory Compliance and Taxation: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

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