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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Stakeholder Management, Feasibility Studies, Customer Analysis, Project Scoping, Ideation, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, New Product Development, Target Audience, Research, Needs Assessment, Business Operations, Financial Planning

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Social Work, Needs Assessment, Sociology, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Assertiveness

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

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      Google

      Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Usability, Web Design, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Portfolio Management, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Mobile Development, Interviewing Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Data Science with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Text Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Network Model, Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Developing Interpersonal Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Collaboration, Business Communication, Professionalism, Communication, Assertiveness, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Empathy, Non-Verbal Communication, Emotional Intelligence, People Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Information Privacy, Technical Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Virtual Environment, Data Analysis, Mitigation, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Cadre de Politique Environnementale et Sociale de la BID

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Land Management, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Labor Law, Community Health, Risk Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Mediation, Policy Analysis

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

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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Behavioral Health, Preventative Care, Social Studies, Chronic Diseases, Health Informatics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Emotional and Social Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Active Listening, Social Skills, Stress Management, Professional Development, Compassion, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Discipline, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Business Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Creativity, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Project Planning, Change Control, Project Management, Relationship Building, Risk Management, Conflict Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Grammar, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Business Writing, Professional Networking, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
    • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs: Google
    • Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
    • Developing Interpersonal Skills : IBM
    • Generative AI for Educators: IBM
    • Cadre de Politique Environnementale et Sociale de la BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World: University of London
    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
    • Emotional and Social Intelligence: University of California, Davis

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