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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Natural Disaster Risk in Infrastructure Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Environmental Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Construction, Statistical Analysis, Vulnerability, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cómo autoconstruir tu vivienda. Segunda etapa

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Wiring, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Basic Electrical Systems, Water Resources, Electrical Safety, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Structural Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      ISC2

      Security Concepts and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      Energy and Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Natural Resource Management, Physics, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Net-Zero Building Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Building Information Modeling, Water Resources, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Building Codes, Cost Estimation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Financial Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Columbia University

      MOS Transistors

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

      Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Physics, Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Prototyping, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Computing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      343 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Sanitation, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Radiation Protection, Community Health, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos

      Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Fixed Asset, Facility Management and Maintenance, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Maintainability, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Failure Analysis, Reliability, Cost Estimation, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Patient Treatment, Medical Science and Research, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, HVAC, Building Design, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Calculus, Physics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical therapy courses

    • Natural Disaster Risk in Infrastructure Projects: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Cómo autoconstruir tu vivienda. Segunda etapa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Security Concepts and Practices: ISC2
    • Energy and Environment: Dartmouth College
    • Net-Zero Building Fundamentals: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • MOS Transistors: Columbia University
    • Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation : Rice University
    • Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler: Coursera Project Network
    • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos: Universidad de los Andes

    Frequently Asked Questions about Physical Therapy

    Physical therapy is a medical practice that helps those with injuries, diseases, and other physical limitations move and function better, as well as manage pain, through various treatments. The overall goal of physical therapy is to improve the life of the patient. Reaching that goal may involve the use of exercise, manipulation, manual therapy, electrophysical modalities, devices, and medication. The origins of physical therapy date back to the time of the famous Greek physician Hippocrates, who used hydrotherapy to help people with skin, joint, and muscle problems.‎

    Anyone who is interested in a career in physical therapy and related practices should be interested in helping others better themselves. You should be able to maintain a positive attitude, even through trying circumstances, and you should be an excellent communicator. It's also important to be a keen observer and pay close attention to detail. You'll need to be physically strong as well, since the job sometimes requires you to lift and hold patients who can't stand on their own.‎

    Learning about physical therapy can lead to an exciting career as a physical therapist. Physical therapists who enter this profession can help patients in private offices, hospitals, hospice facilities, nursing homes, home health care, schools, and rehab clinics. They may also open their own practices. Even if you don't want to pursue a career in the field, learning about physical therapy can help you better understand your own body. You'll discover new ways to stay physically healthy.‎

    Most people who study physical therapy become physical therapists. However, there are several other options in this area. You may go on to become an athletic trainer for sports teams or a chiropractor with your own practice. You can become a personal trainer, exercise instructor, or exercise physiologist. Some people who study physical therapy go on to explore other therapeutic careers, such as speech, recreational, or occupational therapy. You can use your education as the basis for a career as a physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, or audiologist too.‎

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

    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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