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      University of Pennsylvania

      Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Immigration Law

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Civil Procedures, Diversity Programs

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Cloud Computing Law

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Contracts, Contract Review, Data Governance, Data Access, Cybersecurity

      4.9
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Global Health and Humanitarianism

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Safety and Security, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Policy Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Vulnerability, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École normale supérieure

      Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Policy, Risk Management, Economics, Investment Banking, Banking, Governance, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Contemporary Issues in World Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Environmental Issue, Conflict Management, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Economics, Trend Analysis, Security Strategy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism I

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Basic Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Planning, Data Ethics, Information Management, Research, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Child Development, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Parent Communication, Advocacy, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Becoming a Sports Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Client Services, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Insurance, Relationship Management, Financial Planning, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Research, Investigation, Electronic Media, Digital Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Criterios para la Gestión y el Aseguramiento de la Calidad en la Educación Superior

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Higher Education, Quality Assurance, Accountability, Teaching, Quality Assessment, Benchmarking, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Student Services, Research, Policy Development

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Immigration Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London
    • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester
    • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
    • Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud: École normale supérieure
    • Contemporary Issues in World Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Anti-Racism I: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Basic Information Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher: University of Cape Town
    • Becoming a Sports Agent: Case Western Reserve University

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