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      University of London

      Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Legal Research

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

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Case Law, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, IT Security Architecture, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Data Governance, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Informed Consent

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operations Management

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Fundamental Privacy Acts and Laws

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Regulatory Landscape of Alternative Investments

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Asset Management, Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Investments, Investment Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Portfolio Management, Private Equity, Wealth Management, Real Estate, Financial Services, Commercial Real Estate, Regulatory Requirements, Capital Markets, Property and Real Estate, Due Diligence

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovations via Patent

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Process, Innovation, Case Studies, Case Law, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Product Development, Lawsuits, New Business Development, Legal Strategy, Global Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gobierno Corporativo

      Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Corporate Accounting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Accountability, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Ethics, Organizational Structure, Corporate Communications, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      PwC India

      GST - Genesis and imposition!

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Tax, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Tax Management, Regulatory Compliance, Commercial Laws, Financial Services, Registration, Problem Solving

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Human Resources Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Recruitment, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Interviewing Skills, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Organizational Structure, Employee Onboarding, Health Care Administration, Internal Communications, Labor Law

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Public Policies, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Health Promotion, Legal Proceedings, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Policy Development, Crisis Intervention, Health Policy, Civil Procedures

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The George Washington University

      Vaccine Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Accountability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 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 legal courses

    • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
    • Privacy in Europe: EIT Digital
    • Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation: The State University of New York
    • Fundamental Privacy Acts and Laws: Infosec
    • Regulatory Landscape of Alternative Investments: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Protecting Business Innovations via Patent: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Gobierno Corporativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • GST - Genesis and imposition!: PwC India
    • Human Resources Management Essentials: Johns Hopkins University
    • ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University

    Why Learn Legal Topics?

    Legal education provides insight into the systems and principles that govern societies, from contracts and regulation to civil rights and justice. It supports careers in law, policymaking, and compliance, and fosters critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Learning legal topics can help you navigate legal systems, advocate effectively, and understand how laws shape everyday life.

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