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    Dartmouth College

    American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Research, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Public History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Acción Comunitaria. Enfoques para la transformación social

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Public Policies, Community Development, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Community Health, Discussion Facilitation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Human Learning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice, Socioeconomics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Pedagogy, Art History, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Community Development, Public Policies, Public Speaking, Creativity, Collaboration, Experimentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Mixed · 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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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Ideation, Social Justice, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Analysis, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institute for the Future

    Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Crisis Management, Forecasting, Resilience, Risk Analysis, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Change Management, Trend Analysis, Social Justice

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Journalism, Teaching, Pedagogy, Student Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    311 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Series Orientation: Transforming Education

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Teaching, Adult Learning Principles, Community Development, Instructional Design, Social Justice, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Sensitivity, Time Management

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Land Management, Culture Transformation, Public History, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History of Civil Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Governance, Media and Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    258 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular criminal justice courses

  • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century: Dartmouth College
  • Acción Comunitaria. Enfoques para la transformación social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
  • AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
  • Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future: Institute for the Future
  • La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Series Orientation: Transforming Education: University of Michigan
  • Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University

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