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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Changing Status and Perception of Animals

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Violence Against Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Health Systems, Community Health, Emergency Services, Hospital Experience, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Policy, Risk Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Transportes e Logística

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, General Shipping and Receiving, Logistics, Insurance, Shipping and Receiving, Export Control, Supply Chain, Commercial Laws, Legal Risk, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planification des mobilités

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Community Development, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Needs Assessment, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Demography, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Teaching, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Google Workspace

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Career Support Community and Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Oil and Gas, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Diversity with Inclusion in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Empathy, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Self-Awareness, Curiosity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Google Forms for Student Success

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Multimedia, Education and Training, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Content Creation, Parent Communication, Digital Communications, Cyber Risk

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Changing Status and Perception of Animals: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality: University of California, Davis
    • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
    • Transportes e Logística: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Planification des mobilités: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides: Coursera Project Network
    • Career Support Community and Resources: Goodwill Industries International
    • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Diversity with Inclusion in Organizations: IE Business School

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