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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and organizational behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Stress Management, Leadership, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Employee Performance Management, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Employee Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Empowerment, Goal Setting

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مهارات التفكير الجانبي | Lateral Thinking Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ingenuity, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Independent Thinking, Problem Solving, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      769 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Human Decision Making and its Biases

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Behavioral Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Communication, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Stress Management, Human Learning, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Mental Health, Psychology, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Business, Physiology, Anatomy

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Ethics of Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Informed Consent, Psychology, Research and Design, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Anthropology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Avatar Psychology for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), Game Design, Design, Animation and Game Design, User Experience Design, Persona Development, Driving engagement, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, User Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Psychology, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Behavior Management, Relationship Building, Case Studies, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Compassion, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Suffering and the Human Condition

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Stress Management, Empowerment, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Social Skills, Resilience, Physiology, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      449 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Human Learning, Stress Management, Scientific Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular human psychology courses

    • Leadership and organizational behavior: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • مهارات التفكير الجانبي | Lateral Thinking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Human Decision Making and its Biases: Fractal Analytics
    • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ethics of Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis: American Psychological Association
    • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
    • The Psychology of Thrill Seekers: Emory University
    • Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness: American Psychological Association
    • Suffering and the Human Condition: University of Colorado Boulder

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