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      The University of Edinburgh

      Chicken Behaviour and Welfare

      Skills you'll gain: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavior Management, Nutrition and Diet, Human Development, Learning Theory, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a social media presence for your business using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Canva (Software), Logo Design, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Goal Setting, Branding, Graphic Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Styles, Motivational Skills, Language Learning, Train The Trainer, Education Software and Technology, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, General Networking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Peer Review, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Presentations, Typography, Design, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Proofreading, Branding, Verbal Communication Skills, Courage

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Communication, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Governance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Project Finance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Fundraising, Organizational Structure, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Value Propositions, Innovation, Presentations, Commercial Laws, Financial Planning, Competitive Analysis, Investments

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Write Professional Emails in English

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Concision, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Structure, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Data Science in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Unstructured Data, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Empathy, User Experience, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to design Facebook/IG Stories using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Content Creation, Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Alberta

      Indigenous Canada

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Art History, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Political Sciences, Legal Research, World History, Policy Analysis, Governance, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Chicken Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
    • Build a social media presence for your business using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Teach English Now! Foundational Principles: Arizona State University
    • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University
    • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
    • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
    • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Introduction to Data Science in Python: University of Michigan
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia

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