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    U

    Università Bocconi

    Sustainable Urban Regeneration

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Management, Governance, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Business Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Digital Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Content, Information Management, Computer Literacy, Digital Communications, Peer Review, Communication, Data Ethics, Design Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, ChatGPT, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Persona Development, Professional Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Crea tu primera campaña con Facebook Ads Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Paid media, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Instagram, User Accounts, Budget Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Problem Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Support, Amazon Web Services, Communication, Cloud Solutions, Technical Support, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Automation, Collaboration, Incident Management, Generative AI, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Fundamentals of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies, Advocacy, Empowerment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Создаем дизайны для социальных сетей с помощью Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Assessing and Improving Community Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Collection, Preventative Care

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    La era digital en América Latina y el Caribe

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Big Data, Analytics, Public Policies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Economic Development, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Entrepreneurship, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Governance, Telecommunications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Sustainable Urban Regeneration: Università Bocconi
  • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan
  • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
  • Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities : University of Michigan
  • Crea tu primera campaña con Facebook Ads Manager: Coursera Project Network
  • Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates: Amazon Web Services
  • Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures: Dartmouth College
  • Fundamentals of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Создаем дизайны для социальных сетей с помощью Canva: Coursera Project Network

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