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      Arizona State University

      Resilience for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Stress Management, Resilience, Compassion, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Social Skills, Time Management, Persistence, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      School Health for Children and Adolescents

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Nutrition and Diet, School Counseling, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Care Management, Child Health, Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, Disabilities, Medical Emergency, Behavioral Health

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Collaboration For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Resilience

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Goal Setting, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Overcoming Obstacles, Lifelong Learning, Culture, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability, Curiosity, Creativity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      HRCI

      Learning and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Developing Training Materials, Adult Education, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Compliance Training, Instructional Design, Management Training And Development, Workforce Development, On-The-Job Training, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Professional Development, Learning Styles, Return On Investment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      752 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Planning, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Time Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Workplace Culture for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability, De-escalation Techniques

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Advanced App Development in Android

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Logo Design, Android Studio, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Application Development, Graphics Software, Interactive Design, Linear Algebra

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Florida

      The Science of Training Young Athletes

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Pediatrics, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Biology, Anatomy, Training Programs, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Diet, Planning

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

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      Wesleyan University

      Suicide Prevention

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sociology, Public Health, Mental Health, Psychology

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Public Speaking and Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Instructing, Concision, Student Engagement, Goal-Oriented

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      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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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child development courses

    • Resilience for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
    • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience: University of Colorado System
    • Learning and Development: HRCI
    • Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree: University of Minnesota
    • Workplace Culture for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Advanced App Development in Android: Imperial College London
    • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida
    • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University

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