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      Nanjing University

      Translation in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Editing, Grammar, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      248 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Public Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      308 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      The Importance of Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Collection, Real Time Data, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Transformation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Crisis Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Database Systems, Data Integrity, Databases, Query Languages, Database Administration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      650 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Dentistry 101

      Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Public Health, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Surgery, Higher Education, Research, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Methodology, User Story, Requirements Analysis, Usability Testing, User Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Program Evaluation, Instructional Design, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Quality Assurance, Communication, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying

      Skills you'll gain: Staff Management, Professionalism, Safety Culture, Compliance Reporting, Employee Engagement, Conflict Management, Behavior Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Ethics, Employee Performance Management, Investigation, Accountability, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Psychology, Child Development, Mental Health, Decision Making, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Clinical Psychology, Scientific Methods, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      815 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Predictive Modeling, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistics, Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Variance Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      970 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C for Everyone: Structured Programming

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Program Development, Data Storage, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Translation in Practice: Nanjing University
    • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Importance of Listening: Northwestern University
    • Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development: Meta
    • Dentistry 101: University of Michigan
    • Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements: University of Alberta
    • Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation: University of Michigan
    • Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
    • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University

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