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      University of California, Davis

      Professional Skills for the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Active Listening, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Management, Empathy, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Creative Thinking, Professional Development, Personal Development, Constructive Feedback, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Socioeconomics, Project Design, Community Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Analysis, Business Ethics, Market Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Visual Elements of User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, Design Elements And Principles, Human Computer Interaction, Responsive Web Design, Typography, UI Components, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Experience Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Organizational Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Networking, Leadership Studies, Business, Social Sciences, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Relationship Building, Learning Theory, Innovation, Negotiation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Innovation, Creativity, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Design, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Design Strategies, Business Planning, Product Design, Curiosity, User Experience Design, Research and Design, Customer experience improvement, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Product Development, Human Centered Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Diplomacy, Legal Strategy, International Relations, Conflict Management, Legal Hearings, Case Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Video Production

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Writing and Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Communication, Brainstorming, Time Management, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Lifelong Learning, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Risk Control, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Social Justice, Human Development, Disabilities, Health Disparities, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Legal Proceedings, Anthropology, Family Law, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Culture, Storytelling, Analytical Skills, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sciences Po

      Politics and Economics of International Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, International Relations, Economic Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Sciences, Market Dynamics, Environment, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Professional Skills for the Workplace: University of California, Davis
    • L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet: ESSEC Business School
    • Visual Elements of User Interface Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Organizational Analysis : Stanford University
    • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes: Universiteit Leiden
    • Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva

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