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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Advocacy, Fundraising, Public Policies, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Policy Development, International Relations, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Partnership, Compliance Management, Accountability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Digital Case Method

      Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Videography, Video Production, Storyboarding, Course Development, Case Studies, Photography, Storytelling, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Generative Model Architectures, Regulatory Compliance, AI Product Strategy, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Management, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, International Relations, Health Disparities, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Environment, Environmental Policy, Media and Communications, Advocacy, Natural Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Economics, Transportation Operations

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      PM4R Agile: 5 pasos para gestión híbrida de proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Project Implementation, Prioritization, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Ethics and Practicality

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Risk Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Indigenous Canada

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Development, Land Management, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Cultural Responsiveness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Content Creation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Coaching educativo para ambientes de aprendizaje

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Coaching, Train The Trainer, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Journals, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Productivity, Culture, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Educación Basada en Evidencias

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Education and Training, Investigation, Pedagogy, Teaching, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Interrigatories, Information Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

    • L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Digital Case Method: Columbia University
    • Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path: Google Cloud
    • Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions: University of California San Diego
    • PM4R Agile: 5 pasos para gestión híbrida de proyectos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • GenAI for Legal Ethics and Practicality: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy: Politecnico di Milano
    • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
    • Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM

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