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      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Supply And Demand, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Transportes e Logística

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, General Shipping and Receiving, Logistics, Insurance, Shipping and Receiving, Export Control, Supply Chain, Commercial Laws, Legal Risk, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Arctic Peoples and Cultures

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Issue, Environment, Advocacy, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Research, Construction

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Teaching, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Google Workspace

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Oil and Gas, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Transformación digital de Gobiernos

      Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Governance, Interoperability, Human Resources Management and Planning, Project Design, Analytics, Process Design, Strategic Planning, Data Security, Public Policies, Technical Services, Public Administration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Economic Development, Process Improvement, Project Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Google Forms for Student Success

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

      Conciencia Lingüística

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Spanish Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Formadores de Ciudadanía

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Pedagogy, Conflict Management, Train The Trainer, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Working With Children, Empathy, Collaboration, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      490 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Transportation Operations, Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business: Rice University
    • Innovation, médias et transformation digitale: University of Geneva
    • Transportes e Logística: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Arctic Peoples and Cultures : University of Alberta
    • Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides: Coursera Project Network
    • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Using Google Forms for Student Success: Coursera Project Network
    • Conciencia Lingüística: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

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