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      Northeastern University

      AI Innovation in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Predictive Analytics, Health Informatics, Data Collection, Health Information Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      Business Innovation and Digital Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Business Solutions, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Branding, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Technology Strategies

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Risk Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Market Data, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Trading, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Design Thinking, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Brainstorming, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Business Process, Business Priorities, Business Research, Customer experience improvement, Prioritization, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Community Organizing for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Sociology, Program Evaluation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Social Determinants of Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Simulations, Big Data, Scientific Methods

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Through Social Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Behavioral Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Yale University

      Music and Social Action

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Pedagogy, Teaching, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Advocacy, Case Studies

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Empowerment, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Social Work, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Vozes da Mudança Social

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Justice

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Network Analysis, Data Ethics, Behavioral Economics, Analytics, Game Design, Social Sciences, Sociology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social innovation courses

    • AI Innovation in Healthcare: Northeastern University
    • Business Innovation and Digital Disruption: Universidad de Palermo
    • Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
    • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Community Organizing for Social Justice : University of Michigan
    • Social Determinants of Health : University of Michigan
    • Computational Social Science Methods: University of California, Davis
    • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
    • Music and Social Action: Yale University
    • Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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