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      University of Geneva

      Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Informatics, Nutrition and Diet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Salesforce

      Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Digital Transformation in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Vendor Management, Hospitality Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media, Performance Measurement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Operational Efficiency, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Customer Engagement, Search Engine Optimization, Content Management

      4.1
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Build personal resilience

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Productivity, Mental Health, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Royal Holloway, University of London

      Cybercrime

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Survey Creation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Esports Teams and Professional Players

      Skills you'll gain: Media Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Live Streaming, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Compensation Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Stakeholder Management, Due Diligence, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Supporting Families and Caregivers

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Family Therapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Social Work, Clinical Assessment, Stress Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
    • Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships: Salesforce
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Digital Transformation in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • Build personal resilience: Macquarie University
    • Cybercrime: Royal Holloway, University of London
    • Esports Teams and Professional Players: University of California, Irvine
    • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world : University of Cape Town
    • Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
    • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford University

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