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    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change I

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Advocacy, Labor Law, Conflict Management, Empowerment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Product Design, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Product Testing, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Princeton University

      Paradoxes of War

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      692 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Minnesota

      What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Data Collection, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Sociology, Research, Surveys

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      Duke University

      Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Environment, Laboratory Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Race, Gender, and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Anthropology, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, World History, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IE Business School

      Fundamentals of Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Diversity Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, People Management, Culture, Demography, Sociology, Communication, Empowerment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Media Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, English Language, Media and Communications, Online Advertising, Vocabulary, Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, Persuasive Communication, Facebook

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      Duke University

      人体生理学导论(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Cardiology, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Neurology, Urology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Vital Signs, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Control Systems, Biochemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      History of Mental Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
    • Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
    • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
    • What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?: University of Minnesota
    • Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
    • Race, Gender, and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Diversity: IE Business School
    • English for Media Literacy: University of Pennsylvania

    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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