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    • Status: Free
      Free

      American Museum of Natural History

      Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Student Engagement, General Medicine, Teaching, Life Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Science and Research, Food and Beverage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      165 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Igualdad de género y derechos humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Advocacy, Education and Training, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Toronto

      Inclusive Analytic Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Focus Group, Correlation Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Research Methodologies, Customer Insights, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Probability, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • American Psychological Association

      Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Human Relations Movement, Resilience, Goal Setting, Human Learning, Sociology, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Critical Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      IA generativa en el aula

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education and Training, Creativity, Data Ethics, Technical Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      586 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Rice University

      Medical Terminology II

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Respiration, Anatomy, Blood Pressure, General Medicine, Vital Signs

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Violencias por razones de género

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Sociology, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Work, Cultural Sensitivity, Community and Social Work, Advocacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Universidad de los Andes

      Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Sociology, Psychology, Human Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Discussion Facilitation, Parent Communication, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Arizona State University

      What is the Human Factor in Design?

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Accident Prevention, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, Systems Thinking, Human Centered Design, Performance Improvement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Peking University

      人群与网络

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Web Analytics and SEO, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Algorithms, Probability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources

      Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Geneva

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

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Social Sciences, Diversity Awareness, International Relations, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Medical Science and Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
    • Igualdad de género y derechos humanos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Inclusive Analytic Techniques: University of Toronto
    • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
    • IA generativa en el aula: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
    • Violencias por razones de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo: Universidad de los Andes
    • What is the Human Factor in Design?: Arizona State University
    • 人群与网络 : Peking University

    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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