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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Planning, Application Development, Communication, Marketing, Scenario Testing, Performance Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychological First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Crisis Intervention, Triage, Psychological Evaluations, Rapport Building, First Aid, Emergency Services, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Chinese for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Communication, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Classical Sociological Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Economics, Qualitative Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Clinical Psychology, Research, Culture, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Psychiatry, Child Development, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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      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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      University of Pennsylvania

      Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Content Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Intuit

      Bookkeeping Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, General Ledger, General Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Accounting Records, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Income Statement, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accrual Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta React Native

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Version Control, Restful API, Unix Commands, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, GitHub, Interaction Design, Usability, Database Management, Wireframing, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Instagram, Online Advertising, Social Media, Advertising, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Team Oriented, Marketing Materials, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Information Privacy, Copywriting, Campaign Management, Data Collection, Brand Management, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity: Vanderbilt University
    • Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World: University of London
    • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
    • Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
    • Classical Sociological Theory : University of Amsterdam
    • Introduction to Psychology : Yale University
    • Developing Interpersonal Skills : IBM
    • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
    • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
    • Bookkeeping Basics: Intuit

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