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      University of Pennsylvania

      Employment Contracts

      Skills you'll gain: Contract Review, Labor Law, Labor Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Arbitration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compensation Management, Health And Safety Standards

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Feminism and Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness, World History, Legal Proceedings, Discussion Facilitation, Public History

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      American Contract Law II

      Skills you'll gain: Contract Review, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Legal Risk, Case Law, Mitigation

      4.9
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Student Engagement, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Creativity, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Decision Making, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      723 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Introduction to Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Physics, Political Sciences, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Case Law, Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Economics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Risk Control

      4.8
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      Mixed · 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 Geneva

      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Working With Children, Child Development, Health Disparities, Social and Human Services, Child Health, Human Development, Disabilities, Family Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Research, Social Sciences, International Relations, Anthropology, Advocacy

      4.7
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Introduction to International Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Trial Preparation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Case Law, Public Safety and National Security, Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Political Sciences, Legal Proceedings, Diplomacy, International Relations, Legal Research, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Civil Law, Case Law, Environmental Issue

      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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      Stanford University

      International Women's Health and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Maternal Health, Health Equity, Child Health, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Human Services, Geriatrics, Advocacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Economic Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular common law courses

    • Employment Contracts: University of Pennsylvania
    • Feminism and Social Justice: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • American Contract Law II: Yale University
    • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
    • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
    • Introduction to Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
    • Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University

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