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      University of Virginia

      The Economics of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, Behavioral Economics, Responsible AI, Automation, Labor Relations, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Policy Analysis, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Team Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Organizational Leadership, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Creativity, Team Building, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      الذكاء العاطفي | Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Resilience, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      387 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Desarrollador de Meta de IOS

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Apple iOS, Restful API, Core Data (Software), Design Research, Version Control, Swift Programming, User Experience Design, Unix Commands, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Git (Version Control System), Apple Xcode, Algorithms, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Empathy, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Interview Research and Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Adaptability, Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Language Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Automation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Community Development, Real Estate, Feasibility Studies, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Community Outreach, Project Finance, Due Diligence, Sustainable Development, Property Management, Project Management, Capital Markets, Market Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Modern American Poetry

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Lecturing, Storytelling, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Systems Thinking, Proposal Writing, Occupational Safety And Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Gestión de proyectos: las bases del éxito

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Team Leadership, Planning, Project Schedules, Team Management, Scheduling, Leadership and Management, Timelines, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Leadership, Scope Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Technical Communication, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Economics of AI: University of Virginia
    • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
    • الذكاء العاطفي | Emotional Intelligence: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Desarrollador de Meta de IOS: Meta
    • Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Interview Research and Preparation: University of Maryland, College Park
    • GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community: University of Michigan
    • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent: University of Colorado System

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