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      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a la regulación del comercio internacional

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Regulatory Compliance, World History, Global Marketing, Economics, Social Justice, Environmental Issue

      4.8
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Design Strategies, Software Design, Systems Analysis, User Centered Design, Requirements Analysis, Virtual Environment, Quality Assurance, Technology Strategies, Digital Communications, Technical Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Lemann

      Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Gmail, Educational Materials, Collaboration, Document Management, Data Sharing, Cloud Storage, Spreadsheet Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Case Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Program Development, Project Management, Proposal Development, Scope Management, Community Development, Analysis, Procurement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Innovation, médias et transformation digitale

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Media and Communications, Digital Transformation, Journalism, Digital Media Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Media, Economics, Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Communication, Financial Statement Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Reimagining Education for Equity

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Critical Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Changing Status and Perception of Animals

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle

      Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Scientific Methods, Research, Critical Thinking, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Psychology, Media and Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Computer Literacy, Geographic Information Systems, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Mobile Development, Culture, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Economics, Resource Allocation, Environmental Issue, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technology Strategies, Technology Solutions, ChatGPT, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Business Technologies, Blockchain, Generative AI Agents, Algorithms, Social Media, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introducción a la regulación del comercio internacional: Universidad de los Andes
    • Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino: Fundação Lemann
    • Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Innovation, médias et transformation digitale: University of Geneva
    • Reimagining Education for Equity: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • The Changing Status and Perception of Animals: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle: University of Geneva
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
    • Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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