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      Coursera Project Network

      5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Professional Networking, Social Media, Professional Development, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Business Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      New York University

      Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Creativity, Non-Verbal Communication, Electronic Media, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Princeton University

      Paradoxes of War

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      699 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      American Psychological Association

      Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Demography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      E

      ESSEC Business School

      La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Social Justice, Innovation, Corporate Finance, Tax, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Legal Risk, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Strategic Decision-Making, Sociology, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Media and Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      National University of Singapore

      Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Social Skills, Professional Development, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      832 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      U

      University of Cape Town

      Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Stakeholder Management, Due Diligence, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Healthcare Ethics, Psychology, Laboratory Research, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Research, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Food and Beverage, Rehabilitation, Environmental Issue, Biology, Non-Verbal Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDHEC Business School

      Science and Engineering of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Teaching, Action Oriented, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Collaboration, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Visionary, Personal Development, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Preparation for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      870 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • 5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile: Coursera Project Network
    • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
    • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
    • Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: American Psychological Association
    • La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
    • Introduction to Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
    • Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace: National University of Singapore
    • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world : University of Cape Town
    • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School

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