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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

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      IE Business School

      Understanding economic policymaking

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Local Economic Development

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Economics, Policy Development, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Patent Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Business Requirements, Case Law, Business Strategy, Innovation, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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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      Vanderbilt University

      Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Innovation, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agentic systems, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Microeconomics: When Markets Fail

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      The University of Sydney

      Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Research, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      The University of Sydney

      Communication Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing, Communication, English Language, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      IE Business School

      Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, Political Sciences, Supply And Demand, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cultural Diversity, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Demography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

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

    • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
    • Local Economic Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Patent Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work! : Universiteit Leiden
    • Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
    • Microeconomics: When Markets Fail: University of Pennsylvania
    • Problem-Solving Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Communication Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney

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