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    • University of Colorado System

      Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology, Digital Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Creativity, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Communication, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Content Creation, Media and Communications

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Con gafas violeta: igualdad de género en la escuela

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Justice, Education and Training, Student Support and Services, Psychology, Crisis Intervention

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      The University of Melbourne

      Contemporary India

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Culture, Ancient History, World History, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics, Policy Analysis, Business Economics

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Michigan State University

      Avatar Psychology for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Design, Animation and Game Design, User Experience Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Western Australia

      Attracting and Sourcing Diverse Candidates

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Awareness, Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Cultural Sensitivity, Employee Engagement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Resilience, Mentorship, Assertiveness, Coaching, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Leadership and Management, Branding, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New

      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Emergency Response, Governance, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Leadership, Organizational Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Capital, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Neurology

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Packt

      Craft an AutoGPT Gen AI Instrument with Rust & GPT-4

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Generative AI Agents, Back-End Web Development, ChatGPT, Web Servers, OpenAI, Database Application, Databases, Authentications, Web Applications, Generative AI, Key Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Prompt Engineering, Secure Coding, Automation, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Society, and History

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Storytelling, Social Skills, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Social Justice

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System
    • Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Con gafas violeta: igualdad de género en la escuela: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Contemporary India : The University of Melbourne
    • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
    • Attracting and Sourcing Diverse Candidates: University of Western Australia
    • Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Craft an AutoGPT Gen AI Instrument with Rust & GPT-4: Packt

    Frequently Asked Questions about Gender

    The term gender describes how someone expresses either masculine or feminine traits. Gender often is mistaken for the term sex, which refers to a biologically determined gender—for instance, you can be born with the sex organs of a male or female. However, in modern times, there are dozens of different genders that have evolved describing different groups of people.‎

    If you are passionate about examining the social structures of race, class, politics, sexuality, and other factors that drive various societies' behaviors in the world, it’s important to learn about gender. When you learn about gender, you can become critically aware of the biases and inequalities that go on in the world against various genders.‎

    You can help children explore who they are and how to confidently live in the world when you learn about gender and gender roles. Learning about gender can help you open up to better understand different perspectives that are sometimes controversial in many societies. In the business world, it helps a great deal to understand gender when it comes to finding and retaining a diverse pool of talent, creating a comfortable and equal work environment, and understanding customers and clients who can help grow business. Studying gender can give you a greater understanding of reproductive rights and health challenges. You can also become more comfortable with critical thinking, writing, and researching skills from studying gender.‎

    Learning about the gender field can open up practical career pathways in numerous industries and companies seeking to implement, research, or write about workplace diversity and equality. Studying gender can lead you to create progressive policies for safe and inclusive educational and workplace environments as an administrator or human resources professional. You can become involved with lawmakers who fight for gender diversity and equality. Because you may have a valuable perspective on the gender field, you can potentially report on the subject in the media. Many who study gender become human rights advocates who fight for the rights of marginalized groups of people around the world. You could also use your gender-based insights to design innovative products, services, and processes for targeted groups of people. Understanding gender can also help you better navigate the growing mental healthcare needs of gender-fluid and gender-specific patients.‎

    Online courses can introduce you to the fundamental concepts of sex, gender, gender identity, and intersectionality. Courses explore the history, diversity, and inclusion of genders in the workplace. You could discover the world of gender analytics that analyzes how products, services, processes, and policies are developed with gender in mind. Also, a course on health across the spectrum of genders offers insight into the lives and health of transgender, non-binary, and other gender-fluid, and gender-specific families.‎

    Online Gender courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Gender skills. Choose from a wide range of Gender courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Gender, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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