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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Representaciones culturales de las sexualidades

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Higher Education, Research, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    668 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Diversity Training, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Multimedia

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Digital Marketing, Health Care

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    644 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    E-Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Social Media

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    398 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    The Business of Social

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    821 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Blended Learning, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development, Visionary, Student Engagement, Adaptability, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    337 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Video Editing, Multimedia, Photo Editing, Scripting, Peer Review, Oral Expression, Editing, Music

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    241 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Online Learning Design for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Course Development, Multimedia, Peer Review, Discussion Facilitation, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Design Thinking, Pedagogy, Media Production, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Design, Collaborative Software, Planning, Virtual Environment, End User Training and Support

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    398 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad y educación

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Health Education, Community Health, Education and Training, Advocacy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Media and Communications, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Human Development, Child Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Network Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    669 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part Two

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    470 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Social Justice, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    319 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Erstelle Social Media Anzeigen in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Instagram, Graphic Design, Online Advertising, Animations, Design, Brand Awareness

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Representaciones culturales de las sexualidades: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Anti-Racism: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • E-Marketing: University of California, Irvine
  • The Business of Social: Northwestern University
  • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling: University of Houston
  • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
  • Sexualidad y educación : Universidad de los Andes
  • History of Rock, Part Two: University of Rochester

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