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      Arizona State University

      Building Relationships with Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      English for Effective Business Communications

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources, Office Management, Leadership and Management, Business Communication, Recruitment, Business Writing, Grammar, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, UI/UX Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Disease Clusters

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Community Health, Biostatistics, Public Health, Community Outreach, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Environmental Monitoring, Investigation, Data Collection, Persuasive Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Aptly

      Advertising and E-commerce on TikTok

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Online Advertising, Performance Measurement, Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Product Promotion, Market Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Stress Management, Human Learning, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Mental Health, Psychology, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Business, Physiology, Anatomy

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for Marketers

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Content Development and Management, Ideation, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking para Inovação

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Creativity, Curiosity, Data Visualization, Human Centered Design, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESADE Business and Law School

      La gestión en la empresa familiar

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership, Business Systems, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Communication, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Student Engagement, Investigation, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, General Science and Research, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Scientific Methods, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Educational Materials, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Innovation, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Community Development, Public History, Anthropology, Land Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Building Relationships with Communication: Arizona State University
    • English for Effective Business Communications: University of California, Irvine
    • Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM: Simplilearn
    • Disease Clusters: Johns Hopkins University
    • Advertising and E-commerce on TikTok: Aptly
    • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI for Marketers: Microsoft
    • Design Thinking para Inovação: University of Virginia
    • La gestión en la empresa familiar: ESADE Business and Law School
    • La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria: Universidad Austral

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