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      The World Bank Group

      Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Resilience, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Cooperation, Environmental Science, Collaboration, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Innovation

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Gerontology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      The Economics of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, Behavioral Economics, Responsible AI, Automation, Labor Relations, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Policy Analysis, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Immigration Law, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, World History, Community Organizing, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Workforce Development, OpenAI, Employee Training, Socioeconomics, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      638 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Public Policies, Pedagogy, Community Organizing, Student-Centred Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Mentorship, Planning, Social Justice

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      474 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Higher Education, Child Development, Goal Setting, Curriculum Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      315 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Curriculum Development, Adaptive Equipment, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Student Support and Services, Working With Children, Diversity Awareness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Beginner · 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
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, Educational Materials, Professional Development, Higher Education, Communication, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Planning, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción: The World Bank Group
    • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Economics of AI: University of Virginia
    • Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures: University of Alberta
    • The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society: Stanford University
    • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
    • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms: University of Cape Town
    • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London

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