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      IE Business School

      Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, International Relations, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Financial Trading, Socioeconomics, World History, Supply And Demand, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis

      4.8
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      299 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      University of Alberta

      Arctic Development

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance, Case Studies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Lemann

      Ensino Híbrido: Personalização e Tecnologia na Educação

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Transformation, End User Training and Support, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      644 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      309 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Microeconomics: When Markets Fail

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Market Share, Competitive Analysis, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      654 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      家庭社会学导论

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Surveys, Culture, Socioeconomics, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Copyright for Educators & Librarians

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Educational Materials, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Education and Training, Legal Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      605 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Immigration Law, Research Methodologies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Research Methodologies, Packaging and Labeling, Product Knowledge, Sustainability Standards, Innovation, Global Marketing, Supply And Demand, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, Coordination

      4.5
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      446 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Storytelling, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Teaching, Persuasive Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Writing, Scientific Methods, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
    • Digital Governance: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Arctic Development: University of Alberta
    • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
    • Ensino Híbrido: Personalização e Tecnologia na Educação: Fundação Lemann
    • Anti-Racism: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Microeconomics: When Markets Fail: University of Pennsylvania
    • 家庭社会学导论: Peking University
    • Copyright for Educators & Librarians: Duke University
    • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work! : Universiteit Leiden

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