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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public History, Community Development, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Art History, Design, Cultural Diversity, Photography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Data Ethics, Computer Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technology Solutions, Creativity, Digital Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      442 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Media and Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Meta

      مقدمة في التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Smart Goals, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, Policy Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

      Beginner · 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

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      Fudan University

      《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Qualitative Research, European History, Economics, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management Systems, Business Writing, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Chino básico: Lenguaje y cultura empresarial

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Presentations, Video Production, Cultural Sensitivity, Travel Arrangements, Hotels and Accommodations, Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Greeting Customers, Hospitality, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Correspondence, Scheduling, Food and Beverage, Purchasing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      515 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      How to Change the World

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Philanthropy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success: The State University of New York
    • Introduction to Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
    • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
    • مقدمة في التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي: Meta
    • Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising: Coursera Project Network
    • 《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读: Fudan University
    • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem
    • Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger: Coursera Project Network
    • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD

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