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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Claves para la igualdad de género

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness, Conflict Management, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Therapy, Community and Social Work, Safety and Security, Public Policies

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Lithium Based Batteries

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Materials science, Chemistry, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Performance Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Electronics, Manufacturing Processes

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Compassion, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Basics of Electrical Protection System

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Basic Electrical Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Three-Phase, Coordination

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      COVID-19 - A clinical update

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Critical Care, Public Health, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Personal protective equipment, Laboratory Testing, Clinical Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Emergency Response, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Pathology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      The Meat We Eat

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Cooking, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainability Standards, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing Processes, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intellectual Property

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Design of Industrial Piping Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Construction Engineering, Hydraulics, Mechanical Design, Blueprint Reading, Petroleum Industry, Building Codes, Process Flow Diagrams, Civil Engineering, Oil and Gas, Construction Inspection, Failure Analysis, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Energy and Utilities, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Assessment, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, AI Personalization, Regulatory Compliance, Application Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Decision Support Systems, Predictive Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      316 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      L'art des structures 1 : Câbles et arcs

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Construction, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Safety Assurance, Mechanics, Physics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patient safety courses

    • Claves para la igualdad de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Lithium Based Batteries: Arizona State University
    • Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
    • Basics of Electrical Protection System: L&T EduTech
    • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
    • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
    • The Meat We Eat: University of Florida
    • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
    • Design of Industrial Piping Systems: L&T EduTech

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