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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Productivity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Application Development, Collaboration

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      IBM

      IBM Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Usability Testing, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Product Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Product Strategy, Product Testing, Project Management Life Cycle, Leadership

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      Lund University

      Transforming higher education with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management, Psychology

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      University of Minnesota

      Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      AI in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Records, Unstructured Data, Health Care, Health Informatics, Data Mining, Clinical Data Management, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Electronic Medical Record, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Blended Learning, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development, Visionary, Student Engagement, Adaptability, Collaboration

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Student Engagement, Social Sciences

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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

      Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Return On Investment, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Human Capital, Go To Market Strategy, Process Analysis, Branding, Process Management, People Management, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Peer Review, Corporate Finance

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Cancer Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Internal Medicine, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Anatomy, Biology, Medical Terminology

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      Rice University

      English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Language Learning, Research, Analytical Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • IBM Product Manager: IBM
    • Transforming higher education with Generative AI: Lund University
    • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Networking: University of Minnesota
    • AI in Healthcare: Stanford University
    • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers: University of Cambridge
    • Business Foundations: University of Pennsylvania

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