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      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and HIPAA

      Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Compliance Management, Data Security, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      628 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Responsible Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, Consumer Behaviour, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, AI Product Strategy, Risk Analysis, Automation, Stakeholder Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      207 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI Essentials: Overview and Impact

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Technical Communication, Social Sciences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economics, Intellectual Property

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Metodología jurídica

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Teaching, Case Law, Research Methodologies, Instructional Strategies, Research, Curriculum Development, Qualitative Research, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      522 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Legal Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Risking, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Information Privacy, Automation, Workforce Development, Accountability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

      Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Social Justice, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      270 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, E-Commerce, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Process, Digital Assets, Case Studies, Case Law, Commercial Laws, Legal Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Legal Proceedings, Strategic Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      888 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Business Ethics, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, Due Diligence, Employee Training, International Relations, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Case Studies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      656 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Risk, Exploit development, Financial Regulations, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Governance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Privacy Law and HIPAA: University of Pennsylvania
    • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
    • Responsible Generative AI: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI Essentials: Overview and Impact: University of Michigan
    • Metodología jurídica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
    • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
    • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
    • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
    • Protecting Business Innovation: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Why Learn Legal Topics?

    Legal education provides insight into the systems and principles that govern societies, from contracts and regulation to civil rights and justice. It supports careers in law, policymaking, and compliance, and fosters critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Learning legal topics can help you navigate legal systems, advocate effectively, and understand how laws shape everyday life.

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