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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism

      Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Diversity Training, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Multimedia

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Research, Learning Styles, Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      420 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Governance

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

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Education Software and Technology, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Student Engagement, Collaborative Software, Program Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Learning Styles, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Research, Communication

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

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Employee Relations, Human Resource Policies, Public Policies, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Higher Education, Collaboration, Innovation, Problem Solving, Instructional Design, Complex Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Digital Transformation, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Public Policies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Immigration Law, Economics, World History, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IE Business School

      Understanding economic policymaking

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Innovation, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      597 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Social Pedagogy across Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Child Development, Community Development, Creativity, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Working With Children, Rapport Building, Discussion Facilitation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

    • Anti-Racism: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International
    • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
    • Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Problem-Solving Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
    • American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School

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