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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Styles, Motivational Skills, Language Learning, Train The Trainer, Education Software and Technology, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, General Networking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Student Engagement, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Creativity, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Decision Making, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving

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

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      Macquarie University

      Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Environmental Policy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      452 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Communication, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Governance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Project Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Arbitration, Communication, Leadership, Contract Management, Analysis, Contract Review, Influencing, Sales Process, Planning, Decision Making, Business Ethics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Write Professional Emails in English

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Concision, Cultural Sensitivity, Editing, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of California, Davis

      Social Network Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Graph Theory, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Simulations, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, Open Mindset, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Empathy, User Experience, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to design Facebook/IG Stories using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Content Creation, Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Stanford University

      Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Social Sciences, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      754 reviews

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Behavioral Economics, Bayesian Statistics, Problem Solving, Social Sciences

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

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Virtual Teams, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Teach English Now! Foundational Principles: Arizona State University
    • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
    • Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable: Macquarie University
    • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University
    • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
    • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Social Network Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • How to design Facebook/IG Stories using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University

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