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      Emory University

      From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Community Development, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Civil Law, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      A Law Student's Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Learning Strategies, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

      Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, Working With Children, School Counseling, Personal Development, Stress Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Relationship Building, Active Listening

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of London

      What future for education?

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Teaching, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Strategies, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      875 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Data and Urban Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Data Governance, Political Sciences, Governance, Public Administration, Data Sharing, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computing Platforms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      270 reviews

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Report Writing, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Analysis Software, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Enthusiasm, Motivational Skills, Learning Styles, Language Learning, Education Software and Technology, Stress Management, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, General Networking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Global Trends for Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, Economics, Business Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      921 reviews

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Serious Gaming

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Program Evaluation, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      370 reviews

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      University of Michigan

      Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Human Services, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      424 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
    • A Law Student's Toolkit: Yale University
    • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress: Yale University
    • What future for education?: University of London
    • Data and Urban Governance: Sciences Po
    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Teach English Now! Foundational Principles: Arizona State University
    • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania

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