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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Digital Intelligence for the Common Good

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Communication, Safety and Security, Persona (User Experience), Digital Content, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Computer Interaction, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Identity and Access Management, Competitive Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Culture, Intellectual Property

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Arbitration, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Labor Relations, Tax, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Business, Contract Management, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      553 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Политика и управление водными ресурсами

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Water Quality, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Conflict Management, International Relations, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      American Contract Law II

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Commercial Laws, Legal Risk, Contract Review, Lawsuits, Arbitration, Contract Compliance, Case Studies, Mitigation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Ethics and Practicality

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Risk Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      디지털 거버넌스

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Financial Regulations, Market Dynamics, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Public Administration, Automation, Legal Proceedings, E-Commerce, Electronic Media, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Data Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Competitive Analysis, Information Privacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Validation, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Google Analytics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Legal Strategy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Appeals, Case Law, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Child Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      720 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      America's Unwritten Constitution

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Political Sciences, Civil Law, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Economics, Technology Strategies, Compensation Management, Case Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      548 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Digital Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Technology, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Automation, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Public Administration, Data Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Governance, Economics, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular common law courses

    • Digital Intelligence for the Common Good: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe: Lund University
    • Политика и управление водными ресурсами: University of Geneva
    • American Contract Law II: Yale University
    • GenAI for Legal Ethics and Practicality: Coursera Instructor Network
    • 디지털 거버넌스: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery: Google Cloud
    • International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes: Universiteit Leiden
    • America's Unwritten Constitution: Yale University
    • Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics: Wesleyan University

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