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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, General Science and Research

      4.9
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      614 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Data Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Planning, Environmental Issue

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Gestion et Politique de l'eau

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Governance, Conflict Management, Environmental Laws, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sanitation, Land Management, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Stormwater Management, Waste Minimization, Water Quality, Water Resource Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Immigration Law

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, Court Systems, Civil Procedures, Diversity Programs

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

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      Sciences Po

      A la recherche du Grand Paris

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Transportation Operations, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Economics, Public Policies, Education and Training, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      639 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Gerontology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Policy Development, Analytical Skills, Forecasting, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      4.8
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Action Oriented, Community Organizing, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Innovation, Advocacy, Experimentation, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Environmental Issue

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Gestion et Politique de l'eau : University of Geneva
    • Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Immigration Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Basic Information Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po
    • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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