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      University of Glasgow

      Diversity and Inclusion in Education

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Special Education, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Mixed · 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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Pedagogy, Public History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Common Core Standards, Public Policies, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Advanced)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Michigan

      Affirmative Action in Higher Education Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Case Law, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Attaining Higher Education

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Planning, Student Support and Services, Research, Organizational Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Innovation, Brainstorming, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Prompt Engineering, Interactive Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      586 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of North Texas

      Bachelor of Science in General Business

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Mediation, Integrated Marketing Communications, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Change, Event Management, Grammar, Sales Process, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Digital Media Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Music History, Sociology

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Peking University

      《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Academic Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Editing, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Deductive Reasoning, Brainstorming, Research, Communication, Information Management, Analytical Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Digital Communications, Productivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Diversity and Inclusion in Education: University of Glasgow
    • Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
    • AI for Education (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
    • Affirmative Action in Higher Education Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Attaining Higher Education: Columbia University
    • Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Bachelor of Science in General Business: University of North Texas
    • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University

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