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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción al estudio de los bienes comunes

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Social Sciences, Land Management, Water Resources, Governance, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy Analysis

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Human Computer Interaction, Remote Access Systems, Interaction Design, Social Sciences, Human Centered Design, Research and Design, Digital Communications

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Frontières en tous genres

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Culture, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, World History, Photography, Environment and Resource Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      理解马克思

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Economics, European History, World History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Research

      4.3
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Leadership and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Public Policies, Strategic Leadership, Policy Development, Political Sciences, Governance

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics, Demography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Environmental Issue, World History, Demography, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Technology Solutions, European History, Economics, Public Policies, Governance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Se former à l'égalité

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Education and Training, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Sociology, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Training Programs, Student Support and Services, Research, Cultural Diversity, Student-Centred Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence

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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Law You Can Use

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Human Resource Policies, Arbitration, Regulatory Requirements, Legal Proceedings, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Business Ethics, Disabilities, Mediation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus: Relations and Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R Programming, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      The Influence of Social Context on Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Community Health, Stress Management, Social Sciences, Mental and Behavioral Health, Sociology, Psychology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introducción al estudio de los bienes comunes: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Social Computing: University of California San Diego
    • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Frontières en tous genres: University of Geneva
    • 理解马克思: Nanjing University
    • Leadership and Society: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
    • Se former à l'égalité: University of Geneva
    • Law You Can Use: University of Pittsburgh

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