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      University of Michigan

      Using Public Policy for Social Change

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Determinants Of Health, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Problem Solving

      4.9
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      157 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IMD - International Institute for Management Development

      Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Management Systems, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Practice Management, Stakeholder Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      672 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Compliance Reporting, Data Visualization, Performance Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Regulations, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Investment Management, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Introduction to ESG

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Issue, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Performance Analysis, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Responsive Web Design, Human Centered Design, Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, User Research, Prototyping

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for A Better World

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Feasibility Studies, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Lund University

      Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Social Justice, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goldman Sachs

      Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Business Ethics, Business Planning, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Goal Setting, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Value Propositions, Performance Metric

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Data Collection, Preventative Care, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      New Models of Business in Society

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Ethics, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business, Business Acumen, Innovation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change I

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
    • Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals: IMD - International Institute for Management Development
    • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
    • Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to ESG: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs: Google
    • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania
    • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University
    • Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan

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