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      University of Colorado Boulder

      What is Climate Change?

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Political Sciences, Environmental Science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      A starter’s guide to Open Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Educational Materials, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Peer Review, Data Access, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Store, Interoperability, Metadata Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Introdução ao Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Internet Of Things, Social Network Analysis, Text Mining, Apache Hadoop, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Marketing Analytics, Fraud detection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Programmatic Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Paid media, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Media Planning, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Content Strategy, Business Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 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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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Theories of Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Economics, Governance

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Professional Development, Desktop Support, System Support, Help Desk Support, Professionalism, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Data Collection, Vulnerability, Fundraising

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      IBM

      Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Web Analytics and SEO, E-Commerce

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Game Projects, C# Scripting, and Social Features

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Video Game Development, Game Design, Application Development, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI)

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • What is Climate Change?: University of Colorado Boulder
    • A starter’s guide to Open Science: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Introdução ao Big Data : Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Programmatic Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Disease Clusters: Johns Hopkins University
    • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Advertising and E-commerce on TikTok: Aptly
    • Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • The Changing Status and Perception of Animals: University of Colorado Boulder

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