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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Social Justice, Community Development, Social Studies, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environment and Resource Management, Research

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Consumption, Marketing and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Culture, Digital Transformation, Marketing Analytics, Sociology, Advertising, Media and Communications, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Melbourne

      Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Sociology, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Society, and History

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Sociology, Social Studies, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Governance

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Economics, Sociology, Art History, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Governance, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Timelines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      795 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environment, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Sociology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, International Relations, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Syndemics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Qualitative Research, Socioeconomics, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Community Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Research Methodologies, Research, Health Assessment, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Quantitative Research, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Disparities, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Community Development, Health Policy, Public Health, R Programming, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Data Collection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Cultural Diversity, Editing, Proofreading, Sociology, Research, Psychology, Style Guides

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus: Periodic Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra, Geometry, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Care, Health Systems, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Policy, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Healthcare Ethics, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Organizing, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Community Outreach, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Creativity, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      305 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sociology courses

    • Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Consumption, Marketing and Culture: University of London
    • Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender: The University of Melbourne
    • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries: University of Copenhagen
    • Population Health: Syndemics: Universiteit Leiden
    • Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities: University of Minnesota
    • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
    • Precalculus: Periodic Functions: Johns Hopkins University

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