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      Yale University

      Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

      Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Patient Communication, Surveys, Behavioral Health, Digital Communications, Driving engagement, Persuasive Communication, Instagram, Facebook, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Design, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Content, OpenAI

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and organizational behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Stress Management, Leadership, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Employee Performance Management, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Employee Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Empowerment, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Fundamentals of International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Management, Business, Political Sciences, Business Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Strategy, Economics, Economic Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Coordination, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Family Support

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Community Development, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Transformación digital de Gobiernos

      Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Governance, Interoperability, Human Resources Management and Planning, Project Design, Analytics, Process Design, Strategic Planning, Data Security, Public Policies, Technical Services, Public Administration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Economic Development, Process Improvement, Project Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Research Design, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Analytical Skills, Anthropology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Ethical Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Business Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Analytics, Market Dynamics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Comment Utiliser Canva Pro pour Publier sur Social Media

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Facebook, Calendar Management, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Scheduling, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Closing (Sales), Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Active Listening, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      325 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      513 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University
    • Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising: Coursera Project Network
    • Leadership and organizational behavior: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Fundamentals of International Business: University of London
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students: University of Michigan
    • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • Ethical Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
    • Comment Utiliser Canva Pro pour Publier sur Social Media: Coursera Project Network

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