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      Universiteit Leiden

      Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

      Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Anthropology, Research Methodologies, Research, Liberal Arts, English Language, Psychology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Sociology

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Global Financial Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Financial Policy, Mortgage Loans, Financial Regulation, Public Policies, Credit Risk, Risk Management Framework, Financial Market, Consumer Lending, International Finance, Banking, Financial Analysis, Economics

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, A/B Testing, Media Planning, Marketing Analytics, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Data Storytelling, Social Media Management, Keyword Research, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Order Fulfillment, Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Campaign Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Working With Children, Child Development, Health Disparities, Social and Human Services, Child Health, Human Development, Disabilities, Family Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Research, Social Sciences, International Relations, Anthropology, Advocacy

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Research, Journals, Proofreading, Research Reports, Research Design, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Community Health, Box Plots, Social Justice, Systems Thinking, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Data Ethics, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Data Analysis, Community Organizing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Microeconomics Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Seeing Through Photographs

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Media and Communications, Photo Editing, Culture, Journalism, Storytelling, Research, Social Justice

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Politics and Economics of International Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, International Relations, Electric Power Systems, Economic Development, Environment, Market Dynamics, Public Safety and National Security, Environmental Policy, Political Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Personal Development, Planning, Delegation Skills, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      School Health for Children and Adolescents

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Nutrition Education, Community Health, Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Positive Behavior Support, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Disabilities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Support, Medical Emergency, School Psychology, Working With Children, Behavioral Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Financial Markets and Instruments

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Finance, Decision Making, Business Valuation, Capital Markets, Equities, Corporate Finance, Investments, Financial Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Planning, Social Sciences, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
    • The Global Financial Crisis: Yale University
    • Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce: Google
    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
    • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
    • Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action: University of Minnesota
    • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Seeing Through Photographs: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Politics and Economics of International Energy: Sciences Po
    • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity: University of California, Irvine

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