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      Arizona State University

      ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Learning Theory, Grammar, Case Studies

      4.6
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      254 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Case Law, Legal Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Patent Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Business Requirements, Case Law, Business Strategy, Innovation, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      300 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la escritura académica

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Literacy, Proofreading, Editing, Language Competency

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Research, Big Data

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Employee Relations, Human Resource Policies, Public Policies, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Local Economic Development

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Economics, Policy Development, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      IA generativa en el aula

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      621 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Higher Education, Classroom Management, Innovation, Student Engagement, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Immigration Law, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, World History, Community Organizing, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Cultural Diversity, Learning Theory, Multimedia, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Diseño de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Case Studies, Project Closure, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Project Management, Project Implementation, Economic Development, Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Stakeholder Engagement, Needs Assessment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      371 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University
    • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government: University of California, Irvine
    • Patent Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Fundamentos de la escritura académica: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Local Economic Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • IA generativa en el aula: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior: Universidad de Chile
    • Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures: University of Alberta

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