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

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Transportes e LogĂ­stica

      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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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Public Policies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Immigration Law, Economics, World History, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Ethics of Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Predictive Analytics, Social Justice

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Generative AI's Applications in Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Management, AI Personalization, Marketing Effectiveness, Feature Engineering, MarTech, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Complete Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Course | Learn Solidity

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Video Game Development, Investments, Web Development, FinTech, Technical Analysis, Development Testing, Other Programming Languages, Javascript

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Information Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PwC India

      GST - when, where, who and how much?

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Sales Tax, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Laws, Tax Compliance, Billing & Invoicing, Registration, Regulatory Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Digital business - Grow on digital world

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Assets, Business Transformation, Business Valuation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Modeling, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Strategies, E-Commerce, Innovation, Growth Strategies, Retail Banking, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Intellectual Property

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Transacting Digital Assets with Multi-Party Computation and Confidential Space

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Blockchain, Identity and Access Management, Transaction Processing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Cryptography, Cloud Security

      Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gobierno corporativo: normatividad aplicable

      Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Accountability, Business Ethics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Reporting

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      PepsiCo

      The Water Cycle

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Laws, Environmental Science, Governance, Quantitative Research, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Estimation, Data Literacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Industrial Relations: Fostering Workplace Climate

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Team Leadership, People Management, Labor Law, Human Resources, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Compliance Management, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular contract law courses

    • Transportes e LogĂ­stica: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Ethics of Technology: The University of Notre Dame
    • Generative AI's Applications in Marketing Analytics: Edureka
    • Complete Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Course | Learn Solidity: Packt
    • Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?: Universiteit Leiden
    • GST - when, where, who and how much?: PwC India
    • Digital business - Grow on digital world: École Polytechnique
    • Transacting Digital Assets with Multi-Party Computation and Confidential Space: Google Cloud
    • Gobierno corporativo: normatividad aplicable: Universidad Nacional AutĂłnoma de MĂ©xico

    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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