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      University of Pennsylvania

      Copyright Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Creativity, Legal Strategy, Lawsuits, Musical Composition, Legal Research, Commercial Laws

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Literacy, English Language, Greeting Customers, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Grammar, Scheduling

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

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      PwC India

      India Customs and Allied laws

      Skills you'll gain: Export Control, Business Valuation, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Laws, Intercompany Accounting, Tax, Analysis, Commercial Laws, Transportation Operations, Policy Development, Public Policies, Problem Solving, Investigation, Economic Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Cloud Computing Law

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Contracts, Contract Review, Data Governance, Data Access, Cybersecurity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Civil Procedures, Court Systems, Social Studies, Civil Law, Political Sciences, Case Law, Public Safety and National Security, Legal Research, Social Justice, Governance, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Rédaction de contrats

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Contract Review, Commercial Laws, Coordinating, Contract Management, Legal Risk, Legal Writing, Mediation, Civil Law, Liquidation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      856 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Productivity, AI Personalization, Law Practice Management Software, Legal Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Productivity Software, Brainstorming, Travel Arrangements, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business, Legal Strategy, Labor Law, Business Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Performance Analysis, Facility Operations, Event Planning, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Scheduling, Labor Relations, Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Team Performance Management, Operations Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Commercial Laws

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Copyright for Educators & Librarians

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Educational Materials, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Education and Training, Legal Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      604 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and Data Protection

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Management, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      America's Written Constitution

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      459 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Copyright Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • India Customs and Allied laws: PwC India
    • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London
    • Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases: University of Pennsylvania
    • Rédaction de contrats: University of Geneva
    • Prompt Engineering for Law: Vanderbilt University
    • Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management: The State University of New York
    • Copyright for Educators & Librarians: Duke University

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