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LinkedIn Learning

Mindful Communication for Less Conflict and Stronger Relationships

Taught by Melanie Whitney
In this course, communication professor Melanie Whitney teaches the foundations of mindful communication in order to speak with greater emotional…

Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
Find out how to craft an authentic personal pitch while projecting competence and warmth—two key factors in making a great…

Avoiding Legal Hot Spots: Five Legal Tips for Social Media Managers

Taught by EverCourse
Whether you are a social media manager, an influencer, or a business owner, if you leverage social media on a…

GDPR Compliance: Essential Training

Taught by Mandy Huth
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a privacy-related regulation in the EU that became active and enforceable in May…

Copyright for Photographers: Rights and Releases

Taught by Carolyn E. Wright
The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. What are your rights as a photographer? Where and what…

Music Law: Copyrighting a Song

Taught by Richard Stim
Registering a copyright to a song is not the easiest process, but it’s helpful for songwriters. It preserves your legal…

Ethical Client Acquisition for Accountants: Strategies for Attracting Great Clients

Taught by ProDio Audio Learning Inc.
This audio course is for accounting professionals who want to improve their skills in engaging with clients or customers, including…

Ethics: Managing Real or Perceived Conflicts of Interest

Taught by ProDio Audio Learning Inc.
Conflicts of interest can cause serious harm when they are mishandled, yet as we take on more roles and opportunities,…

Employment Law Essentials for HR Professionals and Managers

Taught by Don Phin
In this detailed course, Don Phin—a keynote speaker, trainer, and author—dives into crucial employment laws and regulations that apply to…

Tech On the Go: Ethics in AI

Taught by Ayodele Odubela
The ethics of artificial intelligence is hotly contested in tech. And as AI has been adopted in recent years by…

Tech on the Go: Ethics in Web Development

Taught by Morten Rand-Hendriksen
Ethics in web design isn’t just about avoiding risk and mitigating harm. Anyone involved with bringing a product, service, or…

Tech on the Go: Ethics in Cybersecurity

Taught by Jerod Brennen
Never before has there been so much power available literally at your fingertips—from a computer, mobile phone, or tablet. That’s…

Business Ethics for Sales Professionals

Taught by Dean Karrel
Regardless of your profession, the subject of ethics is an important one to review. That said, it’s particularly critical for…

Accounting Ethics

Taught by Ajay Pangarkar
For both public and private businesses, timely and accurate financial reports are a vital part of communicating your company’s health.…

Copyright for Photographers

Taught by Carolyn E. Wright
The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. At one of those crossroads lies copyright. Many photographers aren’t…

Technology and Design Ethics

Taught by Morten Rand-Hendriksen
Many of the technology courses in our library focus on how to make things. But sometimes, designers and developers need…

Business Ethics

Taught by Bob McGannon
Ethical behavior is critical to the success of your career and your company. But ethics are not always black and…

Leadership Ethics

Taught by Bob McGannon
Today’s headlines are rife with stories of corporate corruption. These incidents are often pinned on the decision-makers at the top—and…

Ethics and Law in Data Analytics

Taught by Microsoft General Technical Skills
With big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), corporations, governments, and individuals have access to powerful tools that can have…

Business Law for Managers

Taught by Jo-Ná Williams
Did you know that you have legal responsibilities as a manager? Even if you work with a corporation, you can…

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