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    • CertNexus

      CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Scheduling, Learning Strategies, Test Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      564 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Johns Hopkins University

      Black Lives Matter

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of California San Diego

      Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Michigan

      Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Aesthetics, Creativity, Visual Design, Diversity Awareness, Graphic and Visual Design, Liberal Arts, Research, Advocacy, Design Elements And Principles, Public Policies, Content Creation, Media and Communications, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Genomic Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Big Data, Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Software Engineering, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      National Taiwan University

      機器人學一 (Robotics (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Linear Algebra, Computer Graphics, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Universidad de los Andes

      Sexualidad y educación

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Education and Training, Advocacy, Patient Education and Support, Social and Human Services, Social Justice, Parent Communication, Community Development, Media and Communications, Teaching, Family Medicine, Human Development, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      663 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Michigan

      Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      458 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Action Oriented, Systems Thinking, Environment, Collaboration, Education and Training, Social Studies, Empowerment, Visionary, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Planning, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Colorado System

      Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Rice University

      Medical Terminology III

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, General Medicine, Nursing and Patient Care, Anatomy, Psychiatry, Psychology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Johns Hopkins University

      Python for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, File Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist: CertNexus
    • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
    • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
    • Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
    • 機器人學一 (Robotics (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Sexualidad y educación : Universidad de los Andes
    • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: The University of Edinburgh
    • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System

    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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