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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    International Organizations and Policy Regimes

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Policy, Financial Systems, Labor Relations, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Diplomacy, World History, Governance, Social Justice, Policy Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, International Finance, Public Policies, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Tax, Global Marketing, Financial Trading, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Demography, Business Risk Management, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, World History, Supply And Demand

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Data Synthesis, AI Product Strategy, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Innovation, Brainstorming, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Lesson Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Information Management, Research, Digital Communications, Productivity, Document Management, Personal Integrity, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    537 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Frontières en tous genres

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Infographics, Case Studies, World History

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Global Financial Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Financial Policy, Mortgage Loans, Financial Regulation, Public Policies, Credit Risk, Risk Management Framework, Financial Market, Consumer Lending, International Finance, Banking, Financial Analysis, Economics, Market Dynamics

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Training and Development, Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Analysis

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    821 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Analysis, Data Processing, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Smart Teaching and Learning with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Pedagogy, Course Development, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Open Source Technology, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Relay Graduate School of Education

    Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Positivity, Teaching, Education and Training, Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Planning, Personal Attributes, Working With Children, Course Development, Growth Mindedness, Childhood Education and Development, Optimism, Research, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Persistence, Rapport Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    958 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    America's Written Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular earth sciences courses

  • International Organizations and Policy Regimes: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability: IE Business School
  • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Information & Digital Literacy for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • Frontières en tous genres: University of Geneva
  • The Global Financial Crisis: Yale University
  • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers: Macquarie University
  • Smart Teaching and Learning with AI: Politecnico di Milano

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