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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for Social Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    556 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agentic systems, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    397 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Planning for Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communication, Paid media, Content Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Earned Media, Owned Media, Brand Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Shared Media, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Brand Management, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Culture, Case Studies, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Teaching, Empathy, Classroom Management, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Relationship Building, Stress Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Social Media Landscape

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Shared Media, Persuasive Communication, Integrated Marketing Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Content Creation, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a las redes sociales. Sus objetivos y métricas.

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Network Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Media and Communications, Marketing, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Customer Engagement, Consumer Behaviour

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Online Advertising & Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Analytics, Big Data, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Data Ethics, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Return On Investment, Descriptive Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Customer Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Transform Engagement into Customers

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Content Creation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    460 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Needs Assessment, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Community Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Innovation, Professional Networking, Market Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business Strategies for Social Impact: University of Pennsylvania
  • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
  • Strategic Planning for Social Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Social Media Landscape: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Determinants of Health : University of Michigan
  • Introducción a las redes sociales. Sus objetivos y métricas. : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Online Advertising & Social Media: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Transform Engagement into Customers: Google

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