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      Johns Hopkins University

      Social Media Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Visualization, Graph Theory, JSON, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Natural Language Processing, Data Storytelling, Network Model, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Relational Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Color Theory, Data Manipulation

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Black Lives Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Demography, World History, Advocacy

      4.5
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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Policies, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Legal Proceedings, Sociology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Land Management, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Public Policies, Economics, Governance

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Network Model, Statistical Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Natural Language Processing, Tensorflow, Research Design, Statistical Modeling, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Sociology, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence, Trend Analysis, Human Factors, Data Ethics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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, European History, World History, Demography, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Economics, 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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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Descriptive Analytics, Social Sciences, Demography, Analytics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Sociology, Anthropology, World History, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Water Resources, Community Outreach, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Regulations, Cultural Sensitivity, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Discussion Facilitation, Environment

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health, Social Justice, Health Systems, Community Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Creative Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Innovation, Creativity, New Product Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Creative Thinking, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structuring Values in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, World History, Anthropology, Writing, Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Socioeconomics, Entrepreneurship, Compensation and Benefits, Business Valuation, Collaboration, Economic Development, Business Modeling, Business Economics, Governance, Succession Planning, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development, Business Research

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Social Media Analytics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • The Creative Leader: Johns Hopkins University

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