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    Understand human rights principles for promoting social justice. Learn about international human rights laws, advocacy, and protection mechanisms.

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    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Open Mindset, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, User Experience Design, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Culture, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Campus BBVA

      The ABC of sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Social Justice, Environment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Finance, Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Lausanne

      Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Arbitration, Cultural Diversity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Behavioral Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Applied Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Cleansing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Technical Communication

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      286 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Safety and Security, Telehealth, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      387 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

      Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Web Design, Wireframing, Typography, Web Applications, Mobile Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Program Evaluation, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Motivation, Adaptability, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Persistence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      631 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Course Development, Design Thinking, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Motivational Skills, Communication, Design, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Quality Assurance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Jenkins, Devops Tools, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, IT Automation, Kubernetes, Containerization, Application Deployment, YAML

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular human rights courses

    • Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration : University of Virginia
    • Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • The ABC of sustainability : Campus BBVA
    • Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences: University of Lausanne
    • Introduction to Applied Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX): IBM
    • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
    • Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations: University of Geneva
    • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Frequently Asked Questions about Human Rights

    Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that everyone in the world has from when they are born to when they die. These values like equality and independence are defined and protected by the law. The protection of human rights is in conflict in many parts of the world, and it is a fight to work towards a better future.‎

    Learning about human rights gives you an understanding of how the world really is. It's important to learn about human rights to become aware of the problems happening around the world and grow personally to understand ways that you can help communities. It will open your eyes and give you a new perspective on how the world works and how it has evolved over the years.‎

    By learning about human rights, you will be able to share your knowledge with others around you, thereby impacting your community and promoting a change. You will be able to help create a new and more enriching environment that helps people have a better life. You will learn about many problems happening, and you'll get ideas you can apply anywhere to solve those problems.‎

    Online courses will provide you with tools and information necessary to gain knowledge about this topic. You will be able to learn about human rights from the beginning and how it has changed over hundreds of years. You will also learn through lectures, interviews, and readings that dive in deeper into this topic. These courses will also give you a chance to talk to other students around the world and discuss ways to help the situation.‎

    Online Human Rights courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Human Rights skills. Choose from a wide range of Human Rights courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Human Rights, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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