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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Changing Status and Perception of Animals

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Migration and health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Immigration Law, Governance, Public Policies, Demography, Policy Analysis, Research

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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Challenges and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Advocacy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Health Systems, Environment, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Immigration Law, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Governance, Environmental Science, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Mitigation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      CUDA Advanced Libraries

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Algorithms

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Evolution Today

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Microbiology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Métodos de educación efectiva

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Mathematics Education, Working With Children, Human Development, Curriculum Development, Student Engagement, Policy Development, Human Learning, Economic Development, Parent Communication, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Adult Education

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, Solution Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Innovation, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Global Adolescent Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Social and Human Services, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Maternal Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Injury Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Qualitative Research, Risk Analysis, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Sustainability, Human Centered Design, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Needs Assessment, Qualitative Research

      Build toward a degree

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Research, User Story, UI/UX Research, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), User Experience, Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Ideation, Persona (User Experience), Presentations, Web Design, Usability, User Centered Design, Research Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • The Changing Status and Perception of Animals: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships: Salesforce
    • Migration and health: Imperial College London
    • Global Health Challenges and Governance: Imperial College London
    • CUDA Advanced Libraries: Johns Hopkins University
    • Evolution Today : Universiteit Leiden
    • Métodos de educación efectiva: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking: LearnQuest
    • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
    • One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events: Johns Hopkins University

    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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