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    Learn contract law principles for drafting and enforcing contracts. Understand contract formation, performance, and breach.

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      Interactive Brokers

      Monetary Measures, Economic Output and Corporate Profits

      Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Economics, Gross Profit, Financial Policy, Corporate Finance, Financial Data, Financial Market, Supply And Demand, Banking, Market Dynamics, Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Artificial Intelligence in Wealth Management

      Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Financial Services, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Generative AI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Become An Ethereum Blockchain Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Security, Development Testing, Transaction Processing, Debugging, Verification And Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Affirmative Action in Higher Education Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Student Support and Services, Student Engagement, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Case Law, Cultural Diversity, Legal Research, Socioeconomics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Interactive Brokers

      Business and Consumer Activity and Confidence (US)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Market Trend, Market Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Financial Market, Supply And Demand, Investments, Financial Data, Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية استعمال التطبيق زينديسك

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Team Management, Account Management, User Provisioning, Software As A Service, Work Order, Software Installation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Product Support, Social Media Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northeastern University

      Ethics and AI: A Philosophical Guide to Responsible Use

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Governance

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Marketing: Ethics and Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Management, AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Automation, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Analytics, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Governance

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Land Management, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Mitigation, Interviewing Skills

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Ethics and Practicality

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      What to Finance in Health and at What Price?

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Policy Analysis, Governance, Policy Development, Pharmaceuticals, Health Technology, Price Negotiation, Economics, Market Dynamics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Monetary Measures, Economic Output and Corporate Profits: Interactive Brokers
    • Artificial Intelligence in Wealth Management : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Become An Ethereum Blockchain Developer: Packt
    • Affirmative Action in Higher Education Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Business and Consumer Activity and Confidence (US): Interactive Brokers
    • كيفية استعمال التطبيق زينديسك: Coursera Project Network
    • Ethics and AI: A Philosophical Guide to Responsible Use: Northeastern University
    • GenAI for Marketing: Ethics and Trends: Coursera Instructor Network
    • People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Frequently Asked Questions about Contract Law

    Contract law is the area of the law in all civil jurisdictions that oversees all parts of creating, ending or breaking contracts between two or more parties. The term ""party"" can refer to a person, a company, an organization, or association.

    When two or more parties make a legal agreement, it states a particular set of obligations for one or both parties to do or not do. These contracts, usually for a legally binding offer, are overseen by contract law. Judges are well-versed in contract law for legal guidance in cases involving all legal personal, business, and organizational contract agreements.

    How contract law is interpreted in a jurisdiction depends on the present laws in any city or state where a particular contract was offered, accepted, or breached.‎

    When you take up the study of contract law, it's important to learn about the legal guidelines that dictate common contracts. Among the typical themes found in such learning environments would include what a contract represents, any issues involving contracts, what is the legal significance of contracts, and some of the common pitfalls found in dubious contracts.

    Additional learning about contract law can expose you to ways that legal relations are put into play, how legality and morality coexist, and legal distinctions between items such as gifts and bargains.‎

    If you are in business, knowing the facts about contract law can be beneficial to you in your career. As you rise up in the corporate organizational chart, your responsibilities will grow, and you may be tasked with overseeing negotiations in particular areas with other parties.

    Knowing how to handle negotiations with a background in contract law will be a valuable skill for anyone working in a nonprofit, corporation, or small-to-medium-sized business.‎

    There’s much to learn about contract law, and when you take online courses, you will start to get a deeper appreciation of legal concepts around contracts. You will learn how contracts are formed, how they can be broken, and what legal pitfalls to watch for in contract law.

    Apart from the legal knowledge you'll gain, you will also learn how building better relationships with business partners may lead to better contracts. These are the types of examples of contract law that you will find in a supportive online learning environment with top-quality legal experts to help you in your learning.‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including contract law. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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