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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research, World History, Socioeconomics, Education and Training, International Relations, Media and Communications, Teaching, Pedagogy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Arts and Culture Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Art History, Organizational Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Liberal Arts, Fundraising, Target Audience, Value Propositions

      4.7
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      231 reviews

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      University of Michigan

      Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Innovation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      669 reviews

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Political Economy of Institutions and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance, Case Studies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economics, Sustainable Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      382 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Multimedia, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      The City and You: Find Your Best Place

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Crisis Management, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Demography, Economics, International Relations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism II

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Storytelling, Multimedia

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

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      Princeton University

      Global Systemic Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Innovation, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Arts and Culture Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
    • Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development: University of Michigan
    • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden
    • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
    • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
    • Anti-Racism II: University of Colorado Boulder

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