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  • Y

    Yale University

    Connected Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Productivity, Team Motivation, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Management, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.8 (781) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, AI Integrations, Design Strategies, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Professional Development

    ★ 4.9 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Affairs, Accountability, Advocacy, Student Engagement

    ★ 4.6 (301) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    ★ 4.8 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create an Online Course

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Scripting

    ★ 4.5 (230) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Applied Digital Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Creative Design, Visual Design, Brainstorming, Planning, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Investigation, Critical Thinking, Multimedia, Open Source Technology, Intellectual Property, Document Management

    ★ 4.8 (337) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Professional development: Improve yourself, always

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Self-Discipline, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Goal Setting, Habit Formation

    ★ 4.8 (911) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Learning and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Training and Development, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Training Programs, Developing Training Materials, AI Integrations, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Automation

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, AI Integrations, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development

    ★ 4.6 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Learning & Development 

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Performance Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, AI Enablement, Developing Training Materials, Workforce Development, Generative AI Agents, People Analytics, Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Instructional Design, HR Tech, Generative AI, Learning Styles, Learning Theory, Content Creation, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Childhood Education and Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Learning How To Learn for Youth

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Cognitive flexibility, Mental Concentration, Creative Thinking, Time Management, Stress Management, Personal Development, Neurology

    ★ 4.8 (3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Learning with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Learning Strategies, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, AI literacy, Lifelong Learning, Human Learning, Adult Learning Principles, Student-Centred Learning, Generative AI, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self-directed learning courses

  • Connected Leadership: Yale University
  • Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design : University of Michigan
  • Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: University of Michigan
  • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
  • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
  • Applied Digital Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Professional development: Improve yourself, always: Macquarie University
  • GenAI for Learning and Development: Coursera
  • Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design: University of Michigan
  • AI for Learning & Development : AI CERTs

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