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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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      University of Michigan

      Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Unstructured Data, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Validation, Data Quality, Text Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Administración ágil de proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Kanban Principles, Governance, Portfolio Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Generative AI in Education

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Introduction to EdTech

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Decision-Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Sampling People, Networks and Records

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Network Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Immunology, Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Research, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health for All Through Primary Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Education, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Liberty Mutual Insurance

      Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Closing (Sales), Insurance Sales, Overcoming Objections, Sales Prospecting, Productivity, Prospecting and Qualification, Verbal Communication Skills, Workers Compensation, Storytelling, Risk Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Communication, Underwriting, Consultative Selling, Commercial Laws, Product Knowledge

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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: Higher Education, Teaching, Education and Training, Accountability, Program Standards, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Program Evaluation, Research, Policy Development

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face: University of Michigan
    • Administración ágil de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Generative AI in Education: University of Glasgow
    • Introduction to EdTech: EDHEC Business School
    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
    • Sampling People, Networks and Records: University of Michigan
    • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents : Johns Hopkins University
    • Health for All Through Primary Health Care: Johns Hopkins University

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