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Inquiry Based Learning Courses

Inquiry-based learning courses can help you learn critical thinking, problem-solving techniques, research methodologies, and effective questioning strategies. You can build skills in designing experiments, analyzing data, and facilitating discussions that encourage student engagement. Many courses introduce tools like digital platforms for collaborative projects, data visualization software, and assessment frameworks that enhance the inquiry process and support active learning.


Popular Inquiry Based Learning Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Irvine

    Adjectives and Adjective Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, English Language, Oral Comprehension

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

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Lower Intermediate B1.1

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Intercultural Competence, Oral Comprehension, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Grammar

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    American Deaf Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Justice, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Communication Disorders, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Special Education, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law

    4.5
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    393 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Culture, Grammar, Intercultural Competence, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    English for Teaching Purposes

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Language Competency, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Professional Development, Stress Management, Vocabulary, Train The Trainer, Grammar

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    632 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    520 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conjunctions, Connectives, and Adverb Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    743 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Staff Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Compensation Management, Human Resource Strategy, Customer Service, Compliance Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    551 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Finance and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Business Communication, Procurement, English Language, Business Writing, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Financial Acumen, Financial Forecasting, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Business Ethics, Presentations, Finance, Leadership

    4.7
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    617 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Systems, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Labor Compliance, Data Entry, Compensation Management, Human Resource Strategy, Non-Profit Accounting, Benefits Administration, Income Tax, Labor Law, Specialized Accounting, Reconciliation, Workforce Management, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    754 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Language Competency, Persuasive Communication, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Culture, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, European History, Art History, World History, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Cinematography

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular inquiry based learning courses

  • Adjectives and Adjective Clauses: University of California, Irvine
  • English Lower Intermediate B1.1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • American Deaf Culture: University of Houston
  • Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
  • Conjunctions, Connectives, and Adverb Clauses: University of California, Irvine
  • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
  • The Payroll Professional: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Business English: Finance and Economics: Arizona State University

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