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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Data Synthesis, AI Product Strategy, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Innovation, Brainstorming, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Lesson Planning

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Resource Allocation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.8
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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Literacy, Critical Thinking, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Problem Solving, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Empowerment, Analytical Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Communication Strategies, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Student Engagement, Working With Children, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Legal Research, Sociology, Advocacy, World History, Storytelling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Document Management, Generative AI, Litigation Support, Mediation, Anthropic Claude, Case Law, Litigation and Civil Justice, Contract Review, ChatGPT, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Smart Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Innovation, Learning Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fractions for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Arithmetic, Systems Of Measurement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Social Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics

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

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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

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

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Research, Science and Research

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Prompt Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Legal Risk, Data Loss Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social welfare courses

  • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection: University of London
  • AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Smart Learning Design: Politecnico di Milano
  • Fractions for Primary Education with PhET Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification: University of Glasgow
  • Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam

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