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      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      Electric Vehicles and Mobility

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Social Studies, Transportation Operations, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Environmental Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Science, Economics, Automation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      家庭社会学导论

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Surveys, Socioeconomics, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Social Sciences, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computer Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Computational Thinking, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Réussir le Changement

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Agile Project Management, Process Development, Leadership and Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Stakeholder Management, Employee Training, Sociology, Leadership, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, People Management, Psychology, Sociology, Innovation, Organizational Change, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      970 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Development, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Demography, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Geriatrics, Sociology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Environmental Issue, World History, Demography, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Technology Solutions, European History, Economics, Public Policies, Governance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals and Institutions

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Culture, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Food and Beverage, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Creative Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

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

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      National Taiwan University

      Edible Insects

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Influence of Social Context on Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Community Health, Stress Management, Social Sciences, Mental and Behavioral Health, Sociology, Psychology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Electric Vehicles and Mobility: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
    • 家庭社会学导论: Peking University
    • Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.: University of Geneva
    • Computer Simulations: University of California, Davis
    • Réussir le Changement: ESSEC Business School
    • Diversity and inclusion in the workplace: ESSEC Business School
    • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
    • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
    • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Creative Leader: Johns Hopkins University

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