46 Courses and Certifications

Doane University Crete Courses & Certifications 2024

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Professional Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine Improving the Future of Health Care

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Professional Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine Improving the Future of Health Care

This Professional Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine: Improving the Future of Health Care training was a two months online course. This online course is offered by the platform of EDX and explained by Miss Amanda McKinney Associate Dean of Health Sciences at Doane University, and Miss Kelsey Pruss, Program Manager at Doane University.

Lifestyle medicine is the use of scientific-proof lifestyle treatment interventions to prevent, treat, and, in some cases, reverse the all-too-common lifestyle-related chronic disease. This approach to healthcare improves the quality of future healthcare. This course will investigate oxidative stress, the microbiome, and epigenetics as root causes of chronic disease, in addition to environmental factors. We'll also go over exercise, sleep, and stress management basics.

Students will learn about lifestyle medicine-based treatments for chronic diseases such as Hypertension, diabetes/obesity, liver disease, kidney disease, Alzheimer's disease, and breast cancer are examples of chronic diseases. This certification allows the practitioner to apply evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine principles, and it also allows providers (NPs, PAs, and doctors) to study for the board exam (ABLM). 

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Macroeconomics the Basics

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Macroeconomics The Basics

The smooth functioning of modern economic systems depends upon the involvement of the public that is economically literate. The edX Macroeconomics – The Basics certification program emphasizes creating an economically educated society where the citizens understand at least the foundational economic concepts. This online course is designed by Doane University of Nebraska, US.

edX's Macroeconomics – The Basics online program will equip you with the knowledge to assemble pertinent information, recognize challenges, evaluate benefits and costs, make informed choices, and examine incentives in an economy. The concepts and terminology of macroeconomics will also be discussed in detail.

Macroeconomics – The Basics digital course will make you skilled in elucidating main macroeconomic statistics. You will gain an in-depth understanding of macroeconomic issues and foundational concepts related to economics.

You will be able to describe the utilization of fiscal and monetary policy in stabilizing the economy. As such, this introductory-level course helps explore the various topics of macroeconomics. You can learn the programme in two varied tracks, verified and audit-free. When taking the programme in the free mode, you can audit it for a limited duration.

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
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Knowledge of Economics
Microeconomics for Business Professionals

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Microeconomics for Business Professionals

Microeconomics is a field of economics that will help you understand different market structures and their economic performance. By taking the Microeconomics & Business programme by edX, you will build a firm grasp of microeconomics fundamentals. You will learn how its issues and policies are related to business decision-making.

The edX Microeconomics & Business online course has a curriculum that spans eight weeks. This introductory-level programme is an offering of Doane University, USA. Arinna Butler Roxa, who boasts relevant domain experience, will be your course instructor. Moreover, there are no set prerequisites for this training course. So, anyone with an interest in the subject can enrol and hone their skills and knowledge base.

Furthermore, you can enrol for free on the Microeconomics & Business course. edX provides you with the entire course content sans any charge for auditioning for a limited period. However, if you wish to obtain a course completion certificate, you can pay a nominal certificate fee and get one. edX also offers corporate training packages for this programme. 

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Economics
Understanding the Business Environment

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Understanding the Business Environment

Addressing the functional concepts of businesses from the point of view of stakeholders and learning the importance of small businesses to  American business systems forms the crux of the introductory course on Understanding the business environment. This  Understanding the Business Environment certification course is presented by edX, an online education provider in association with Doane University. 

The self-paced Understanding the Business Environment programme is under the instructions of experienced faculty from Doane University. This online Understanding the Business Environment training course also has credit eligibility through Doane University’s open learning academy. The student can opt for the verified track account to access the complete benefits of the Understanding the Business Environment programme which includes certification, unlimited access to course materials and graded assessments. They can also enrol in the course in the free mode and can audit it for a limited period of time. 

The  Understanding the Business Environment course mainly focuses on learning different businesses closely in which key options are also studied in detail such as intention business, entrepreneurship, leadership and management, marketing, finance and accounting, operations management and productions and so on. Students are provided with better learning experiences with flexible learning systems along with career benefits.

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Marketing skills Financial Management Entrepreneurial skills Leadership Business Management
Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

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Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

The Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine credential programme is provided by Doane University's Open Learning Academy site, known as DoaneX. This course provides students with the basis for undertaking programmes at the undergraduate level. The course is designed with the credit scheme concept, and with this course, which is worth USD 500 or similar, the applicant will be eligible to gain credit. The course benefits students as a self-paced course. 

The student needs to put a minimum effort of at least 5 to 10 hours a week in order to pass this course successfully. The course covers the main companies in lifestyle medicine and emphasises the importance of approaching patient counselling as a coach for behaviour change. The course is a foundational course that will apply science and application behind several lifestyles which act as an intervention for Disease Control. The coursework is evidence-based and integrates stress management, physical activity, nutrition, sleep hygiene and other habits for clinical practice. The self-paced programme can be pursued in two modes, namely, the paid with a certificate and free audit modes. In the first mode, the candidates will have unlimited access to the course whereas in the second mode, they will get access only for a limited duration. 

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition
Medical Terminology

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Medical Terminology

The certificate program on Medical Terminology is offered by Doane University’s Open Learning Academy platform known as Doane. This course provides the students with the foundations for pursuing undergraduate level programs. The course is planned with the idea of the credit system and the candidate will be able to earn credit for this course which is worth USD 500 or equivalent. The course will teach candidates the fluency required for medical terms through the study of prefixes, suffixes, and root words. 

This Medical Terminology course is offered for the duration of 8 to 10 weeks and is very introductory by nature. To have a well-meaning career in the medical field, it is mandatory to acquire good comprehension in communicating the proper medical terms required and the course teaches the candidates the terms in anatomy, pathology, physiology, and diagnostics without any previous knowledge required. The Medical Terminology online course benefits students as a self-paced course. The student needs to put in a minimum effort of at least 5 to 10 hours a week to pass this course successfully. The students will get limited-time access if they select the audit track for their learnings, and will get unlimited access if they opt for the verified track. Both the tracks have a self-paced mode but the only difference is the time required for course completion.

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of medical technology
College Algebra

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College Algebra

Becoming a skilled mathematical professional requires immaculate focus and training, but you must also create a strong foundation to handle numerous industry exercises. One of the core areas is Algebra, learning in which you’ll be able to interpret an array of equations and functions, hassle-free. The College Algebra certification course by edX provides a holistic package to this aid, where you’ll become fluent in Algebraic fundamentals.

A Doane University offers the College Algebra certification syllabus that covers critical areas such as inverse functions, graphs, polynomial functions, linear inequalities, exponential functions, equations and their linear systems, and many more. Successful course-takers will become adept in demonstrating increased skills in logical thinking and problem-solving. They will seamlessly pursue further education or employment in this field.

edX believes in furnishing a convenient studying experience and hence, offers the College Algebra online course at entirely no cost. Students will complete the curriculum comfortably in just eight short weeks, dedicating eight to twelve hours per week. Since it is at the intermediate level, learners don’t need to fulfill any eligibility criteria to enroll. The candidates are given the option of two tracks which may be chosen so that the course can be completed. Both the course tracks are self-paced but there is a time limit until which the course remains accessible in the audit mode. But in the case of the verified track, the candidates will be able to access the course materials for an unlimited period of time.

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8 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill
Introduction to Pharmacology

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Introduction to Pharmacology

The Introduction to Pharmacology online course helps students to dive deep into the functioning of pharmaceutical drugs. They will get the opportunity to explore the various classifications of drugs and figure out how the drugs impact various systems in the human body. This course is spread over eight weeks and falls under the domain of Medicine.

The top instructors from Doane University, a nationally recognised university in Nebraska, offer this course on edX. It is renowned for its contributions to the field of Biological and Biomedical sciences. Learners thus get to finish the Introduction to Pharmacology certification course with exceptional knowledge in the subjects of pharmacokinetics, drug discovery, therapeutics and drug toxicity.

The course requires students to devote about 10 to 11 hours per week and forms an introductory-level course. The training curriculum also covers an extensive overview of the different classes of drugs. Since the Introduction to Pharmacology training is self-paced, learners can work at their convenience. The self-paced programme can be taken by the learners either by paying the fee or free of cost. In the paid mode, the students can get unlimited access to the programme and a certificate of completion. In the free mode, they will have only a limited duration of access to the course. 

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals
Fundamentals of Sociology

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Fundamentals of Sociology

8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
BioStatistics

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BioStatistics

The course of BioStatistics offered by the platform of Edx in collaboration with DoaneX gives an amazing opportunity to all the students who want to pursue this area professionally. The duration of this programme is 8 weeks. Candidates should spend at least 5-10 hours per week to complete this programme. 

The BioStatistics certification course given here on this platform is a self-paced learning programme. Verified certification for this course is available with the institution logo. Participants can gain verified certification for this programme by paying the certification fee according to the guidelines of the platform. The programme offered is an introductory level programme. Experienced faculty will teach this programme in 100 per cent online mode only. All the BioStatistics course content and materials are designed by experienced instructors. 

Students can use the certification achieved here for their academic records as well. Candidates will learn all the necessary techniques and skills required for working professionally in their field. The course offers 2 tracks of study for the students, one is the verified mode and the other is the audit mode. During the audit track, the candidates will get access only for a limited time but during the verified mode, the candidates will have unlimited course access. The candidates will have 2 modes of study to choose from, one is the audit track and the other is the verified track. During the verified track, the access is unlimited whereas during the audit mode, the candidates will get only limited access within which they will have to complete the programme.

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill
Nutrition for a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle

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Nutrition for a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle

This Nutrition for a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle training is an eight weeks online course. This syllabus was designed and created by DoaneX University and offered through the EDX platform. Lisa Schmidt explains this online course.

An introduction to the fundamental principles of human nutrition, with a focus on nutrients, food sources, and the function of nutrients in the human body. Nutritional needs are addressed throughout the life span, along with the influence of cultural, psychological, and physiological dimensions. Understand basic nutrition terminology, such as macronutrients (protein, fat, and carbohydrates). Recognise and discuss the health advantages of whole food plant-based nutrition. Use mindful eating to promote healthy eating and weight maintenance. Explain the effect of processed foods, fast food, and junk food on personal nutrition; comprehend the relationship between food and our moods.

Candidates will have the option to enroll in the free audit track that offers limited access or they can choose and upgrade to the paid version which is called the verified track.

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition
Cannabis Processing

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Cannabis Processing

This Cannabis processing training is an eight weeks online course. This course syllabus was created by DoaneX University and delivered through the EDX platform. Andrea Holmes, Professor of Chemistry at Donaex University, explained this course.

This course will investigate all cannabis processing and refinement methods, including marijuana and hemp. Extraction methods, distillation techniques, and purification methods will be taught to students. The minor and major cannabinoids, full-spectrum versus broad-spectrum extracts, distillates, isolates, and nano-encapsulated cannabinoids, as well as their applications, will be discussed. Students will also gain knowledge about THC remediation and understand how these processing methods relate to the environmental and economic benefits as well as the challenges that a hemp industry could bring to the United States. Newly emerging cannabis-sourcing technologies such as biomimetics, fermentations, and catalytic enzyme conversions will also be discussed.

Candidates can choose to enroll in the free audit track which is only for limited access or they can choose and upgrade to the paid version which is called the verified track.

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8 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Sustainable Agri-Food Marketing

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Sustainable Agri-food Marketing

The Sustainable Agrifood Marketing Training Course is an open online course that deals with the core principles of sustainable marketing in the agri-food industry. The course offered on the edX platform also discusses the methods and practices of sustainable marketing and its role in the conception and control of relations with customers and other stakeholders.

The Sustainable Agrifood Marketing Online Course aims to explore the features of sustainable marketing and its relevance in the present world. The course attempts to educate learners about the need to incorporate food innovation techniques to create effective marketing strategies and tactics that will lead to the sustainability of the agricultural and food engineering industry.

The Sustainable Agrifood Marketing Certification Course is a self-paced course that allows learners to progress at their speed. The course is taught by Jeffrey Frohwein, a distinguished professor at Doane University. The course would require learners to contribute 10 to 15 hours every week for completion. After finishing the assessments, learners will get a shareable course certificate if they have chosen the verified track. For free, the students can audit the self-paced programme for a limited duration. 

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8 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Strategic Mindset Marketing skills Knowledge of Agricultural practices
Sustainable Agri-Food Supply Chain Management

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Sustainable Agri-food Supply Chain Management

The Sustainable Agrifood Supply Chain Management Online Course is an open online course available on the edX platform. The course discusses the steps involved in the operation and management of sustainable agri-food chains. The course gives importance to the factors that affect agri-food chains including environmental protection, social equity, and economic growth.

The Sustainable Agrifood Supply Chain Management Training Course covers topics ranging from the concept of sustainability from the field to the supply chain level through informative sessions. The course aims at providing learners with knowledge about the core aspects of sustainable agri-food supply chain management along with the tools and techniques required to boost the company’s competitiveness, sustainable development, and responsibility to stakeholder expectations.

The Sustainable Agrifood Supply Chain Management Certification Course is an intermediate course taught in a self-paced manner, allowing learners to take it forward according to their pace. The course makes use of online study materials to provide in‐depth knowledge of sustainable agri-food supply chains (SAFSCs) and the related domains. After the completion of this 8-week-long course, learners will be rewarded with a final course certificate in the verified mode. For free, the students can also audit the programme for a limited period. 

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8 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Supply Management Knowledge of Agricultural practices
Agri-Food Systems Analysis

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Agri-Food Systems Analysis

The ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ online course is developed and offered on the  Edx online education provider platform by Doane University. The online programme will take approximately eight weeks to complete as the candidate has to spend ten to fifteen hours each week. This course is about the study of the economic, social, and environmental factors that influence the sustainability of food systems and deciphering solutions for policymakers and decision-makers in the industries.

The students of the ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ training course will know about the role of the various departments like finance, agriculture, commerce, health and environment in different countries and the significance of them working together to face the challenges of sustainability. 

This business and management course in the intermediate level instructed by Amanda Mckinney (Associate dean and executive director at the Institute of Human and Planetary Health) will help the learners understand the economic and social aspects of health, climate change, living conditions which enable the policymakers and leaders in the business industry to frame relevant policies. The learners can join the programme either by paying the fee or free of cost. In the free mode, the students will have only a limited duration of access to the course. 

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8 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Decision making skills Business sense Knowledge of Food Technology Problem Solving Ability Knowledge of healthcare sciences Financial knowledge Knowledge of Economics Knowledge of Agricultural practices Knowledge of Environmental Science
Medical Cannabis

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Medical Cannabis

Offered by Doane University, Medical Cannabis is an 8-week self-paced online certification course. The course is delivered via edX and available for free to enrol in. The Medical Cannabis certification course focuses on medical and scientific topics related to therapeutic uses, the bioavailability of medical cannabis, and its delivery methods. It also emphasizes how major and minor cannabinoids link with the endocannabinoid system. By pursuing the Medical Cannabis certification by Doane University via edX, learners will have a solid understanding of the compounds in cannabis.

Students will explore various crucial topics and methods related to medical cannabis in the Medical Cannabis certification syllabus. They will also gain an understanding of the entourage effect, drug tolerance, side effects, dose-response relationships, and dependence. The Medical Cannabis training programme is an introductory course delivered through videos and graded assignments. Individuals looking to master the key concepts of medical cannabis and related medical and scientific topics can opt for the Medical Cannabis online course. Candidates may enroll in the free audit track with limited access or they may upgrade to the paid verified track.

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of healthcare sciences
Management Becoming an Effective Leader

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Management Becoming an Effective Leader

The Management - Becoming an Effective Leader program is an introductory-level training from the business and management field. The eight-week-long course focuses on what makes a successful and efficient leader. If candidates devote at least five to ten hours of their time to the program every week, they should complete it comfortably. 

The edX online Management program provides an all-encompassing framework, including the critical roles and responsibilities of a manager. These include planning, leading, organizing, and controlling operations. Students will also get familiar with the significance of managerial decision-making, and its influence in an organization. The curriculum aims at exploring the science and art of management.

Nebraska’s first liberal arts private institution, Doane University, provides the Management - Becoming an Effective Leader certification training through edX. Stephanie LaPuma, with over 12 years of professional experience, teaches the students. The edX certification, available at a fee, boosts your career advancement opportunities and acts as an excellent incentive to complete the training. 

The learners can take the programme in a self-paced mode via two different tracks; verified and audit track. The audit track is for the leaners who want to take the course free of cost till a specified date. 

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Leadership Managerial skill
Global Food Futures and Agri-food Systems Solutions

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Global Food Futures and Agri-food Systems Solutions

8 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Healthcare Finance Economics and Risk

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Healthcare Finance, Economics and Risk

5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Professional Business Presentations

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Professional Business Presentations

5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare

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Strategic Leadership in Healthcare

The ‘Strategic Leadership in Healthcare’ online course is provided by the Edx online education platform for the students who are interested in developing their leadership skills within the domain of business and management in healthcare administration. This self-paced learning program is developed and offered by Doane University and can be completed in five weeks of duration. The students are required to spend a minimum of five to ten hours every week to finish the course curriculum on healthcare management and leadership.

The instructor for this intermediate-level online program on strategic leadership is Helen Abdali Soosan Fagan, a consultant and scholar of leadership and diversity. The students of the certification program gain theoretical and experiential knowledge for leadership improvement.

The ‘Strategic Leadership in Healthcare’ training program engages the students with practical methodologies, assignments, and exams to equip them with career development skills and provides the students with a course certificate after course completion.

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5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Strategic Mindset Communication skills Negotiation skills Knowledge of healthcare sciences Leadership
Applying Leadership and Strategy Fundamentals in Healthcare

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Applying Leadership and Strategy Fundamentals in Healthcare

5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Business Communications the Basics

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Business Communications the Basics

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Marketing Delivering the Value Proposition

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Marketing - Delivering the Value Proposition

4 Weeks
Beginner
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Marketing Operations

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Marketing Operations

4 Weeks
Beginner
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Food as Medicine Preventing and Reversing Chronic Disease

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Food as Medicine: Preventing and Reversing Chronic Disease

The rising number of chronic diseases has raised some critical questions about our lifestyle choices. An unhealthy diet generally causes chronic and terminal diseases such as heart conditions, Diabetes, Cancer, and other autoimmune diseases. The Food as Medicine: Preventing and Reversing Chronic Disease online course by edX explores different techniques, including plant-based meal preparation to treat and prevent diseases.

A plant-based diet and whole foods can help prevent many serious diseases and create a positive change in our lifestyle. The Food as Medicine certification course covers the different diseases caused by poor diets. The curriculum also discusses poor lifestyle choices and habits like smoking and tobacco use that increase the chances of diseases and death. The training duration is four weeks.

You will also know how we can incorporate health-promoting foods to reverse the situation. This will help us eradicate many chronic illnesses and lead healthier lives. What’s more, the Food as Medicine online programme is designed by Doane University, which is free for all candidates. It is an online self-paced learning course that offers you the flexibility to learn as per your schedule and convenience.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition
Business Writing Techniques

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Business Writing Techniques

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Marketing Foundations

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Marketing Foundations

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Cannabis Cultivation and Processing

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Cannabis Cultivation and Processing

3 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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