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      University of Pittsburgh

      Law You Can Use

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Arbitration, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Court Systems, Compliance Management, Legal Research, Medical Privacy, Mediation, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Case Law, Civil Law, Labor Law, Legal Proceedings, Human Resource Policies, Disabilities

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Psychology, Policy Analysis, Resilience, Culture, Sociology, Social Sciences, Human Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Anatomy, Empathy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Selling to Chinese Consumers

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Business-To-Consumer, Brand Strategy, E-Commerce, Target Market, Relationship Management, Digital Media Strategy, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Advertising, Brand Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Customer Relationship Building, Sociology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Environment and Resource Management, Empowerment, Mitigation, Action Oriented, Decision Making, Collaboration, Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Community Development, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Qualitative Research, World History, Demography, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Alternative Mobility Narratives

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Design Thinking, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Creativity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Media and Communications, Sociology

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

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      Stanford University

      Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Patient Education And Counseling, Education and Training, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Care, Instructing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Educational Materials, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Medical Terminology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Culture, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Sciences, Timelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Morehouse College

      Activism in Sports and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Advocacy, Social Studies, Public History, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Sociology, Legal Proceedings

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Interacción social y cultura organizacional

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Qualitative Research, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Organizational Change, Psychosocial Assessments, Culture, Social Sciences, Employee Engagement, Sociology

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

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      IE Business School

      Fundamentals of Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Disabilities, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Demography, People Management, Sociology, Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Investigation, Sociology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Law You Can Use: University of Pittsburgh
    • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
    • Selling to Chinese Consumers: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
    • Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification: University of Glasgow
    • Alternative Mobility Narratives: University of Amsterdam
    • Teaching LGBTQ+ Health: Stanford University
    • Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities: University of Washington
    • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
    • Interacción social y cultura organizacional: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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