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

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      Kennesaw State University

      How to Become a Trusted Advisor with Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Customer Service, Honesty, Strategic Partnership, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management, Market Opportunities, Personal Attributes, Automation, Digital Transformation, Active Listening, Cost Reduction

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      핀테크 법률 및 정책

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, Banking, Financial Services, Consumer Lending, Asset Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Strategic Partnership, Loans, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Blockchain

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity Software, Automation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Security, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      الدخل القومي | National Income

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Supply And Demand, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Production Line

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Cost Benefit Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Resource Allocation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Baseball into the Millennium

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Labor Law, Public Safety and National Security, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of North Texas

      Pathways to Civic Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Community Organizing, Community Development, Immigration Law, Social Skills, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Empathy, Policy Analysis, Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Practical Finance for Entrepreneurial Creatives

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Insurance, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Credit Risk, Financial Management, Investments, Loans, Intellectual Property

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Workforce Development, Change Management, Manufacturing Operations, Innovation, Workforce Planning, Technology Strategies, Data Security, Employee Training, Digital Transformation, Business Technologies, Internet Of Things, Supply Chain Management, Compliance Management, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Architecture, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Salesforce CLM & CPQ: Streamlining Contract Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Contract Management, Business Reporting, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Management, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Business Process Automation, Configuration Management, Automation, Compliance Management, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Interactive Brokers

      Economics - Employment and the Labor Market (US)

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Compensation Management, Market Trend, Economic Development, Market Data, Financial Market, Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Banking, Cryptography, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Data Governance, Complex Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • How to Become a Trusted Advisor with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
    • 핀테크 법률 및 정책: Duke University
    • GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • الدخل القومي | National Income: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Baseball into the Millennium: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Pathways to Civic Engagement: University of North Texas
    • Practical Finance for Entrepreneurial Creatives: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0: Board Infinity
    • Salesforce CLM & CPQ: Streamlining Contract Operations: Coursera Instructor Network

    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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