The Change Engine
Provided by Listen First Project
This program teaches you skills to work better with people who are different from you. You can take courses on listening, talking with others, and working together as a team. When you finish a course, you get a digital badge to show what you learned. The skills help you be a better leader, solve problems, and build good relationships at home, work, and in your community. Organizations can submit their courses to be part of this program. The training is available through partner organizations in the Listen First Coalition.
Who can use this
Available to Listen First Coalition partner organizations and their participants
Cost
Not specified
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Socrates.