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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, Computer Science, Brainstorming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Arctic Economy

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Natural Resource Management, World History, Culture, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Governance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Corporate Communications, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Target Audience, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Opportunities, Change Management, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Security, Prompt Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Active Listening, Literacy, Analytical Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Grammar, Organizational Skills, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, User Accounts, Email Automation, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development, Database Development, Continuous Integration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Disabilities, Advocacy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Student Support and Services, Self-Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Systems and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Conformando tu estrategia digital

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Web Design and Development, Digital Communications, Event Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planification des mobilités

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Community Development, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Needs Assessment, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Demography, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    إلهام الأفراد وتحفيزهم

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Goal Setting, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Alternative Mobility Narratives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Transportation Operations, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
  • Arctic Economy : University of Alberta
  • Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights: Coursera Project Network
  • AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation: Starweaver
  • English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track: Rice University
  • Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI: Packt
  • Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
  • Conformando tu estrategia digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Planification des mobilités: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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