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    Results for "social theories"

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Relationship Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • É

      École Polytechnique

      How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Scientific Methods, Writing, Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Editing, Style Guides, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yale University

      Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

      Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Principles of Sustainable Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Finance, Asset Management, Investment Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Banking, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Innovation, Creativity, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Design, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Design Strategies, Business Planning, Product Design, Curiosity, User Experience Design, Research and Design, Customer experience improvement, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Product Development, Human Centered Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Verification And Validation, Ideation, Data Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Innovation, Brainstorming, OpenAI, Game Design, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Education Software and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Virginia

      The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

      Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Culture, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Copenhagen

      The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, Research, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Public Policies, Economic Development, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Measurement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Innovation, Marketing Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Instagram, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      F

      Fractal Analytics

      Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychology, Cognitive flexibility, Qualitative Research, Emotional Intelligence, Research Methodologies, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO: University of California, Davis
    • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
    • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
    • Principles of Sustainable Finance : Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees: University of Minnesota
    • Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment: Arizona State University
    • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
    • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
    • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen

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