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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Economic Development, International Finance, World History, Fiscal Management, Economics, Financial Systems, Global Marketing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Banking, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Teaching, Communication, End User Training and Support, Technology Solutions, Web Applications, Communication Systems, Digital Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Cultures et pédagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Culture, Student-Centred Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      A la recherche du Grand Paris

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Culture, Economics, Public Policies, Education and Training, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy and Standardisation

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Data Ethics, IT Security Architecture, Health Information Management, Legal Risk, Technology Roadmaps, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, European History, International Relations, Interoperability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Digital Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Technology, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Automation, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Public Administration, Data Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Governance, Economics, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Disability Awareness and Support

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Basic Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Planning, Data Ethics, Information Management, Research, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      理解马克思

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Economics, European History, World History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Economic Development, Labor Law, Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Classroom Management, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technology Strategies, Technology Solutions, ChatGPT, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Business Technologies, Blockchain, Generative AI Agents, Algorithms, Social Media, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción al estudio de los bienes comunes

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Water Resources, Governance, Sociology, Economics, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
    • Cultures et pédagogies: University of Geneva
    • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po
    • Privacy and Standardisation: EIT Digital
    • Digital Governance: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Disability Awareness and Support: University of Pittsburgh
    • Basic Information Literacy: The State University of New York
    • 理解马克思: Nanjing University
    • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder

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