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      University of London

      Making Your First Virtual Reality Game

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Ideation, Usability Testing, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Data Ethics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Mi Primer Empleo (MPE)

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Social Media Management, Facebook, Expectation Management, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      393 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 4 - Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Geometry, Probability, Advanced Mathematics, Torque (Physics), Statistics, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Sales, Verbal Communication Skills, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      University of Virginia

      Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Social Justice, Drive Engagement, Conflict Management, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Business Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Social Media, Editing, Job Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Business Strategies, Digital Advertising, Growth Strategies, Social Media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Governance, Economics, Qualitative Research, Digital Transformation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Essential English for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Communication, Writing, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Higher Education, Research, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Grammar, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Health Disparities, Health Education, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Community Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Understanding Political Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Research, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Research Methodologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Lausanne

      Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, European History, Governance, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social courses

    • Making Your First Virtual Reality Game: University of London
    • Mi Primer Empleo (MPE): Universidad de Chile
    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 4 - Applications: University of Pennsylvania
    • Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
    • Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut: University of Virginia
    • Utilize LinkedIn for Career Search: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
    • Essential English for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan

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