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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback, Experimentation, Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, Technical Documentation, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yad Vashem

      Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      International Marketing Entry and Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Channel, Go To Market Strategy, Product Marketing, Market Analysis, Branding, Social Media Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      University of Minnesota

      What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Web Servers, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Network Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Management Communication 管理沟通

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Pareto Chart, Public Health, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Systems, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Data Quality, Scientific Methods, Health Care, Health Informatics, Health Disparities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Biology, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      NLP: Twitter Sentiment Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Statistical Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem
    • International Marketing Entry and Execution: Yonsei University
    • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?: University of Minnesota
    • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Management Communication 管理沟通: Peking University
    • Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Imperial College London
    • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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