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      University of Michigan

      Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Models, Methods, and Artifacts

      Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Organizational Leadership, Management Reporting, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Information Systems Security, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Interoperability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced HR Leadership & Strategy for SHRM Exams Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, HR Tech, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Labor Compliance, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Team Building, Innovation, Change Management, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo crear tu marca personal usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Content Creation, Target Audience, Presentations, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Creativity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IESE Business School

      The Role of the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Communication, Marketing Communications, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Journalism, Content Creation, Crisis Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Differentiated Instruction, Project Design, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Planning, Problem Solving, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Physiology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Experimentation, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Complete Executive Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Responsible AI, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Change Management, Communication, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Réussir une négociation : Stratégies et compétences clés

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Arbitration, Interpersonal Communications, Mediation, Decision Making, Planning, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback, Scientific Visualization, Display Devices

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Chemistry, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
    • Models, Methods, and Artifacts: LearnKartS
    • IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking: LearnQuest
    • Advanced HR Leadership & Strategy for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity
    • Cómo crear tu marca personal usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • The Role of the Media : IESE Business School
    • El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales: Universidad Austral
    • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
    • Complete Executive Leadership: Starweaver
    • Réussir une négociation : Stratégies et compétences clés: University of Michigan

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