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    Learn first aid techniques for emergency medical care. Understand how to provide initial treatment for injuries and medical conditions.

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      The Payroll Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Compensation Strategy, Payroll Reporting, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement Process, Complex Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      341 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Pseudocode, Simulations, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      804 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      The Unix Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix Shell, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Programming Principles, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Web Design, Wireframing, User Research, Mockups, Usability Testing, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      835 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Network Architecture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Introduction to Economic Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Economics, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Wonders of Ancient Egypt

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Culture, World History, Creativity, Anthropology, Timelines, Research Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google AR & VR

      VR and 360 Video Production

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Video Editing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Videography, Media Production, Content Creation, Editing, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      888 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      709 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Customer Consulting and Support

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, HTML and CSS, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Economics, Research, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      583 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular first aid courses

    • The Payroll Professional: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C: Duke University
    • The Unix Workbench: Johns Hopkins University
    • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
    • State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+: IBM
    • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Wonders of Ancient Egypt: University of Pennsylvania
    • VR and 360 Video Production: Google AR & VR
    • TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning: Imperial College London

    Frequently Asked Questions about First Aid

    First aid is the help given to someone suffering from an injury that helps the condition from getting worse. First aid helps you provide care in emergency situations and gives you an understanding of the best practices to use on various conditions. First aid minimizes injury and, in serious cases, will keep the victim alive while help arrives.‎

    It's important to learn first aid so you can be prepared to help save lives in unexpected situations. Whether you are thinking about going into a career in the medical field or not, first aid will give you a basic understanding of what to do if someone is injured and needs help. What you learn can be taken into a medical, psychological, or self-care practice to mitigate stressful situations. Learning first aid can also guide you into a specific medical area of interest. As you learn more you may discover new skills and other areas to explore that you can later go further into.‎

    Online courses will help you learn first aid by providing detailed lectures with an interactive format that offers flexibility and gives you the chance to work at your own pace for the best learning experience. You will also have projects and assessments to test your understanding of the material and help you retain the information. Online courses will challenge you, prepare you for real-life scenarios, and give you the material necessary to ensure you can provide the necessary care.‎

    Learning first aid is the basis for any health care or medical field opportunity but can take you in many directions. Knowledge of first aid is also necessary to be a flight attendant and childcare provider where you will use active and reflective listening skills to assess the situation and provide a quick and efficient solution to help the victim. If you are looking for medical career opportunities, first aid is the first thing you will need. This will help you become an EMT, nurse technician, or firefighter.‎

    You don't need any experience or special skills to begin learning first aid. These courses will give you everything you need to gain the right understanding of what to do in emergent situations. Learning first aid will enhance already existing skills like listening skills. And as you progress in the course, you will learn new skills along the way.‎

    Online First Aid courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new First Aid skills. Choose from a wide range of First Aid courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in First Aid, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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