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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

      Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Analysis, Financial Policy, Economics, International Finance, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals and Institutions

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Food and Beverage, Environmental Issue, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Community Development, Problem Solving, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Football: More than a Game

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Electronic Media, Cultural Responsiveness, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics, Diversity Awareness, Finance, Social Justice, World History, Governance, Community Development, Data Analysis, Economic Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Critical Issues in Urban Education

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Public History, Higher Education, Social Studies, Common Core Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Research, Governance, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Sociology, Case Studies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Curriculum Development, Digital Transformation, Digital Media Strategy, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      879 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      مهارات التفكير النقدي لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Investigation, Self-Awareness, Communication

      5
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Contemporary India

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Ancient History, World History, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics, Market Dynamics

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, System Implementation, Innovation, Solution Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      AI for Course Design

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
    • Football: More than a Game: The University of Edinburgh
    • Critical Issues in Urban Education: The University of Chicago
    • Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo : Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • مهارات التفكير النقدي لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney
    • Contemporary India : The University of Melbourne
    • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden

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