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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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      California Institute of the Arts

      Plan a Successful Freelancing Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Service Design, Peer Review, Entrepreneurship, Visionary, Competitive Analysis, Personal Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Design Thinking, Negotiation, Writing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Persistence, Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Positivity, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Master Class for Corporate Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Proposal Writing, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling, Corporate Finance, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Auditing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Gestión de Emprendimientos Gastronómicos

      Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Food and Beverage, Resource Management, Operations Management, Market Analysis, Logistics Management, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Cost Management, Innovation, Social Media Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Personal Development, Treatment Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      ANOVA and Experimental Design

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Calculus

      Build toward a degree

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Drawings, 3D Modeling, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Ideation, Innovation, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Continuous Improvement Process, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Risk Management, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Commercial Laws, Business Risk Management, Contract Review, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Fundraising

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
    • Plan a Successful Freelancing Business : California Institute of the Arts
    • The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Master Class for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Gestión de Emprendimientos Gastronómicos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota
    • Protecting Business Innovations via Patent: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • ANOVA and Experimental Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion: Dassault Systèmes
    • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia

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