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      Imperial College London

      Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Disparities, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Policy, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Immunology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Social Sciences, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Salesforce

      Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Salesforce, Sales Prospecting, Sales Development, Sales Enablement, Business Software, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, LinkedIn, Productivity Software, Social Media, Video Production

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Fase final de Marketing en redes sociales de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Presentations, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Project Closure, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Project Implementation, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Communication, Innovation, Personal Development, Curiosity, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, People Development, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Big Interview

      The Art of the Job Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Recruitment, LinkedIn, Verbal Communication Skills, Job Analysis, Communication, Professional Development, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Enthusiasm

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Contratación y mercado digital. Aspectos legales y otras cuestiones de interés

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Blockchain, Legal Risk, Payment Systems, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, E-Commerce, Internet Of Things, Digital Assets, Tax, Commercial Laws, FinTech, Contract Review, Regulatory Requirements, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Financial Regulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Comparative Political Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, World History, Research Methodologies, Case Studies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Management, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Marketing Materials, E-Commerce, Customer Engagement

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Telephone Language

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Professionalism, English Language, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Molecular Biology, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention: Imperial College London
    • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
    • Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack: Salesforce
    • Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fase final de Marketing en redes sociales de Meta: Meta
    • Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life: Dartmouth College
    • The Art of the Job Interview: Big Interview
    • Contratación y mercado digital. Aspectos legales y otras cuestiones de interés: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Comparative Political Systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram: Coursera Project Network

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