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      IE Business School

      Aprendiendo a Aprender

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Teamwork, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Productivity, Quick Learning, Self-Motivation, Cognitive flexibility, Neurology

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Planning, Curriculum Development, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Digital Transformation, Digital Media Strategy, Technical Documentation, Creativity, Virtual Environment, Continuous Monitoring

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Course Development, Classroom Management, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Peer Review, Student Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Gestion et Politique de l'eau

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Governance, Conflict Management, Environmental Laws, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Social Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      The Art and Science of Economic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Market Dynamics, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Economie du sol et de l'immobilier I

      Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Feasibility Studies, Commercial Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Market Dynamics, Finance, Real Estate Transactions, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Investments, Economics, Business Valuation, Price Negotiation, Market Analysis, Property Management, Competitive Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Tax, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Global Marketing, Business Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Analysis, Fiscal Management, Supply And Demand, Business Risk Management, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      758 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, User Feedback, Experimentation, Presentations, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Research for Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Research, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Communication, Systems Thinking, Research Methodologies, Policy Development, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Aprendiendo a Aprender: IE Business School
    • Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Gestion et Politique de l'eau : University of Geneva
    • Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification: University of Glasgow
    • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
    • Economie du sol et de l'immobilier I: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad: IE Business School

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