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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Research Methodologies, Packaging and Labeling, Product Knowledge, Sustainability Standards, Innovation, Global Marketing, Supply And Demand, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, Coordination

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      446 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Course Development, Training Programs, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Innovation, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance, Case Studies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Diversity and Inclusion in Education

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      International Water Law

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Arbitration, Climate Change Adaptation, International Relations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Comparative Research Designs and Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Innovation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      670 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Case Studies, Student-Centred Learning, Course Development, Classroom Management, Higher Education, Digital Transformation, Learning Theory

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Multimedia, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Basic)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Rédaction de contrats

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Contract Review, Commercial Laws, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Compliance, Coordination, Service Level Agreement, Liquidation, Asset Protection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      858 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
    • Diversity and Inclusion in Education: University of Glasgow
    • International Water Law: University of Geneva
    • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development: University of Michigan
    • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
    • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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