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    Explore animal behavior principles and research methods. Understand animal cognition, social structures, and communication.

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      American Psychological Association

      The Psychology of Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy, Decision Making, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Budgeting, Wealth Management, Consumer Behaviour, Human Capital, Psychology, Safety and Security, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Improving Customer Retention

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Consumer Behaviour, User Feedback, Marketing Strategies, Service Improvement, Personalized Service, Strategic Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Applied Digital Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Infographics, Content Creation, Brainstorming, Web Content, Planning, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Digital Communications, Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Skills, Journals, Style Guides

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Estrategia y Planificación de Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Marketing Management, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Communication Strategies, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      نماذج السلوك التنظيمي | Organizational Behavior Models

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Forecasting, Goal Setting

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Simulations, Biochemistry, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Systems Analysis, Differential Equations, Software Visualization, Chemical Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research Design

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ética, cultura y perspectivas globales

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Intercultural Competence, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Introduction to Social Media Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Text Mining, Consumer Behaviour, Data Mining, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Trend Analysis, Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Debt

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Loans, Finance, Credit Risk, General Finance, Fiscal Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Economic Development, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular animal behavior courses

    • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
    • Communication Skills: Packt
    • Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Improving Customer Retention: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Applied Digital Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Estrategia y Planificación de Marketing : Universidad de Palermo
    • نماذج السلوك التنظيمي | Organizational Behavior Models: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Ética, cultura y perspectivas globales: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Frequently Asked Questions about Animal Behavior

    It's important to learn about animal behavior to gain insight into understanding many of the environment’s challenges, such as how to save endangered species and how to evaluate the quality of a specific environment. Learning animal behavior offers perspectives on how our environment has evolved and continues to progress. Animal behavior is a broad subject in which you can learn about the world of both domesticated and wild animals to help raise them, care for them, or preserve their lives.‎

    When learning about animal behavior, you’ll gain a comprehensive group of skills that pivot around the core ability to assess the welfare of all types of animals, from chickens and horses to dogs and chimpanzees. You can gain the skills to communicate with animals through understanding the nuances of animal psychology and form an understanding of the physiology and anatomy of animals and how they adjust to changing environments. You can also learn the varied skills of animal disease management, which includes reading vital signs, learning about behavioral diagnoses, treatments, cognitive behaviors, and the right hygiene and nutrition to support the health of all types of animals.‎

    Many career opportunities can come from learning about animal behavior, including working in a veterinary practice or hospital. Through learning about animal behavior, you can also find career opportunities in zoos, research institutions, farms, shelters, wildlife refuges, animal control offices, and in any capacity that calls for the humane handling, treatment, and welfare of animals. You may also decide to seek opportunities in companies that design housing and toys for animals or work for a pet food manufacturer to create healthier alternatives after learning about animal behavior.‎

    Taking online courses on Coursera can help you learn about animal behavior by exposing you to lessons from experienced veterinarians, animal science experts, and anthropologists. You may have the opportunity to learn about dog emotion and cognition, chimpanzee behavior and conservation, neurobiology, the care and management of horses, and chicken behavior and welfare.‎

    Online Animal Behavior courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Animal Behavior skills. With a wide range of Animal Behavior classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Animal Behavior career.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Animal Behavior, 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.‎

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