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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Productivity, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Creativity, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Ingenuity, Student Engagement, Resourcefulness, Interactive Design, Problem Solving

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Crisis Management, Productivity, Incident Response, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Threat Detection, Expense Management, Threat Modeling, Creative Thinking, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Innovation Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Product Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Business Strategy, Lean Methodologies

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      University of Michigan

      Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Policy Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      419 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Performing Arts, Photography, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Electronic Media, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Innovation, Social Justice, Design, Journalism, Storytelling, Architectural Design, Design Elements And Principles, Multimedia, Environmental Issue, Photo/Video Production and Technology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Cross Platform Development, Responsive Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, Human Centered Design, Web Design, Usability, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, User Research, Prototyping, Professional Development

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      University of Virginia

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

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, User Experience, Problem Solving, Experimentation, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

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

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      Meta

      Social Media Management

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Content Creation, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Generative AI Agents, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Branding, Content Management, Customer Engagement

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychological First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Emergency Services, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Patient Referral

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategy, Business, Supply Chain, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Innovation

      4.8
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      452 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IIT Bombay

      Design Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Product Design, Innovation, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Empathy, User Feedback, Product Development, Customer experience improvement

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

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

    • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
    • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • Innovation Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
    • Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
    • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs: Google
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • Social Media Management : Meta
    • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University

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