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      London Business School

      Future Ready Company

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Digital Transformation, Resilience, Operational Risk, Leadership Development, Business Transformation, Business Continuity, Team Motivation, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Responsible AI, Change Management, Machine Learning

      4.7
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      183 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Emory University

      From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Community Development, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Civil Law, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      The Korean Economic Development

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Economic Development, Economics, Export Control, International Finance, Financial Systems, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      414 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      From Idea to Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Risk Management, Product Development, Innovation, Communication, Business Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      778 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Communicating with Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Paid media, Social Media Management, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Smart Goals, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Advertising, Facebook, Budget Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Instagram, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      241 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Case Law, Legal Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Report Writing, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Analysis Software, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Diseño de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Case Studies, Project Closure, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Project Management, Project Implementation, Economic Development, Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Stakeholder Engagement, Needs Assessment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      371 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      BCG

      Transformación digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Technologies, Business Economics, Process Design, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Business Modeling, Innovation, Leadership, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Relationship Management

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Mentorship, Active Listening, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Influencing, Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      399 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      How Music Can Change Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Rehabilitation, Social Determinants Of Health, Health And Wellness Coaching, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Future Ready Company: London Business School
    • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
    • The Korean Economic Development: Yonsei University
    • From Idea to Startup: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Communicating with Presence: IESE Business School
    • التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على فيسبوك: Meta
    • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government: University of California, Irvine
    • Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Diseño de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Transformación digital: BCG

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