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      Duke University

      Copyright for Educators & Librarians

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Educational Materials, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Education and Training, Legal Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      605 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Basic)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Advertising and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Digital Advertising, Culture, Art History, Creativity, Consumer Behaviour, Business Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      970 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Innovation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      670 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      International Water Law

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Arbitration, Climate Change Adaptation, International Relations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      家庭社会学导论

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Surveys, Culture, Socioeconomics, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      697 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Special Education, Stress First Aid, Time Management, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Learning Management Systems

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Affairs, Strategic Planning, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Community Development, Legal Research, Advocacy, Governance, Sustainable Development, Professional Networking, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      958 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      America's Unwritten Constitution

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Political Sciences, Civil Law, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy and Standardisation

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Data Ethics, IT Security Architecture, Health Information Management, Legal Risk, Technology Roadmaps, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, European History, International Relations, Interoperability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

    • Copyright for Educators & Librarians: Duke University
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University
    • AI for Education (Basic): Kennesaw State University
    • Advertising and Society: Duke University
    • Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development: University of Michigan
    • International Water Law: University of Geneva
    • 家庭社会学导论: Peking University
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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