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      Salesforce

      Administración de oportunidades en Salesforce

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Salesforce, Sales Management, Sales Support, Closing (Sales), Order Management, Sales, Product Knowledge, Account Management, Contract Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Basics of Ethereum

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Technical Analysis, Distributed Computing, Network Model, Transaction Processing, Virtual Machines, Scalability

      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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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      LearnKartS

      POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Safety Culture, Safety Training, Compliance Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Resource Policies, Investigation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Marketing: SWOT Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Market Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Marketing Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Process, Project, and Program Controls

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Program Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Controls, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Sprint Planning, Performance Measurement, Project Risk Management, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Earned Value Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Contract Management, Scalability, Return On Investment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Project Management and Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Change Control, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Software, Procurement, Vendor Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Issue Tracking, Risk Management, CI/CD, Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Contract Management, Change Management, Communication Strategies, Cloud Infrastructure

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Researchers: Accelerating Case Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Legal Writing, Legal Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Case Law, Artificial Intelligence, Quality Assurance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Develop an NFT with Google Cloud Web3

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Web Development Tools, Blockchain

      Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      IDB New Environmental and Social Policy: In a Nutshell

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Regulations, Land Management, Labor Law, Community Development, Occupational Safety And Health, Risk Management, Mitigation, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Administración de oportunidades en Salesforce: Salesforce
    • Basics of Ethereum: Simplilearn
    • How to Get Into Blockchain: University of Leeds
    • Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Become An Ethereum Blockchain Developer: Packt
    • POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment: LearnKartS
    • AI for Marketing: SWOT Analysis: Kennesaw State University
    • Agile Process, Project, and Program Controls: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Advanced Project Management and Tools: Packt
    • GenAI for Legal Researchers: Accelerating Case Analysis: 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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