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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Feminismo, género y política

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Sociology, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Economics, European History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Global Systemic Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 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, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Innovation, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Take Action: From Protest to Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Advocacy, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Stakeholder Analysis, Social Justice, Court Systems, Persuasive Communication, Social Media, Media and Communications, Legal Strategy, Environmental Issue

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Cultural Diversity, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Social Studies, Neurology, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      The City and You: Find Your Best Place

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Crisis Management, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Demography, Economics, International Relations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Ethics in Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Social Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Case Studies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Design, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Case Studies, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Closure, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Procurement, Project Planning, Continuous Monitoring

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      519 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Case Studies, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Empowerment, Social Justice, Public Policies, Human Development, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies, European History, Case Studies, Governance, Qualitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Feminismo, género y política: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
    • El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior: Universidad de Chile
    • Take Action: From Protest to Policy: Wesleyan University
    • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
    • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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