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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Student Engagement, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Creativity, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Decision Making, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving

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      7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Usability, Web Design, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Portfolio Management, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Mobile Development, Interviewing Skills

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Styles, Motivational Skills, Language Learning, Train The Trainer, Education Software and Technology, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, General Networking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Instagram, Content Creation, Facebook, Marketing Materials, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Washington

      Social Media Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Unstructured Data, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Collection, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Increase Engagement to your Instagram Business Profile

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Calendar Management, Social Media Strategy, Photo Editing

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Stakeholder Management, Feasibility Studies, Customer Analysis, Project Scoping, Ideation, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, New Product Development, Innovation, Target Audience, Research, Needs Assessment, Business Operations, Financial Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Data Science in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Unstructured Data, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Behavioral Economics, Bayesian Statistics, Problem Solving, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      922 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Moral Foundations of Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, European History, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics, Socioeconomics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Student Engagement, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Computer Vision, Brainstorming, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
    • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs: Google
    • Teach English Now! Foundational Principles: Arizona State University
    • Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business: Coursera Project Network
    • Social Media Data Analytics: University of Washington
    • Increase Engagement to your Instagram Business Profile : Coursera Project Network
    • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Data Science in Python: University of Michigan
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity : Università Bocconi

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