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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Innovar tu enseƱanza con design thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Empathy

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      Yonsei University

      Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Governance, Innovation

      4.8
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      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Cultural Diversity, Learning Theory, Multimedia, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Legal Research, Sociology, Advocacy, World History, Storytelling

      4.9
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      Universidad de Chile

      Criterios para la Gestión y el Aseguramiento de la Calidad en la Educación Superior

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Higher Education, Quality Assurance, Accountability, Teaching, Quality Assessment, Benchmarking, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Student Services, Research, Policy Development

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Suffering and the Human Condition

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
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      19 reviews

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      Universidad de Chile

      Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer aƱo de Universidad

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Prioritization, Academic Advising, Personal Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      UniversitĆ  di Napoli Federico II

      Contemporary Issues in World Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Environmental Issue, Conflict Management, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Economics, Trend Analysis, Security Strategy

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      Ɖcole Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines I: Introduction Ć  la planification urbaine

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Architectural Design, Land Development, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Building Design, Economic Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Development, Public Administration, Spatial Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Finance, Demography

      4.7
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para AmƩrica Latina y el Caribe

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Studies, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Public Policies, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      720 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Economics, Technology Strategies, Compensation Management, Case Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      549 reviews

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

    • Innovar tu enseƱanza con design thinking:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon:Ā Yonsei University
    • Risk in Modern Society :Ā Universiteit Leiden
    • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection:Ā University of London
    • Criterios para la Gestión y el Aseguramiento de la Calidad en la Educación Superior:Ā Universidad de Chile
    • Suffering and the Human Condition:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer aƱo de Universidad:Ā Universidad de Chile
    • Contemporary Issues in World Politics:Ā UniversitĆ  di Napoli Federico II
    • Villes africaines I: Introduction Ć  la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne

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