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      University of Michigan

      Extraordinary Human Capital Management

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Relationship Building, Organizational Change, Human Capital, Human Resources, Crisis Management, Talent Management, Intercultural Competence, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, HR Tech, Compensation and Benefits, Leadership and Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Negotiation, Labor Relations, People Analytics, Leadership, Communication

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      New York University

      Climate Change and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Case Law, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Environmental Laws, Environment and Resource Management, Legal Proceedings, Lawsuits, Legal Strategy, Trend Analysis

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

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cloud Services, Infrastructure Security, Regulatory Requirements, Cybersecurity, Data Sharing, Incident Management

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovations via Patent

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Strategies, Innovation, Business Process, Legal Research, Entrepreneurship, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, New Business Development, Global Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy and Standardisation

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Technical Standard, Court Systems, Information Privacy, Case Law, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Strategy, Medical Privacy, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Legal Research, Information Systems Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, International Relations, Data Ethics, Technology Roadmaps, Interoperability, European History, Health Information Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ?

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Report Writing, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Testing, Deductive Reasoning, Legal Proceedings, Verification And Validation, Probability & Statistics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Build and Execute an Organisational AI Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Strategy, Governance, Business Leadership, Generative AI, Employee Training, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Auditing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Diplomacy, International Relations, Conflict Management, Mediation, Environment and Resource Management, Data Sharing, Negotiation, Governance, Data Collection

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Employment Law: The Gig Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Workers Compensation, Benefits Administration, Case Law

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Security and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Management, Risk Management, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Governance, NIST 800-53, Legal Risk, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Document Management

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

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      Packt

      Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, IT Management, Cyber Governance, Information Management, Safety Culture, Data Governance, Governance, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Controls, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Human Factors (Security), Regulation and Legal Compliance

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Emprender la emprendeduría

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Legal Risk, Commercial Laws, Video Production, Media Production, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Target Audience, Consulting, Tax Compliance

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      423 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular legal courses

    • Extraordinary Human Capital Management: University of Michigan
    • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
    • Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Queen Mary University of London
    • Protecting Business Innovations via Patent: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Privacy and Standardisation: EIT Digital
    • La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ? : University of Lausanne
    • Build and Execute an Organisational AI Strategy: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Water Cooperation and Diplomacy: University of Geneva
    • Employment Law: The Gig Economy: University of Pennsylvania
    • Security and Risk Management: Packt

    Why Learn Legal Topics?

    Legal education provides insight into the systems and principles that govern societies, from contracts and regulation to civil rights and justice. It supports careers in law, policymaking, and compliance, and fosters critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Learning legal topics can help you navigate legal systems, advocate effectively, and understand how laws shape everyday life.

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