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      Sapienza University of Rome

      L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Hospital Experience, Value-Based Care

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Introduction to Communication Science

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Research, Persuasive Communication, Qualitative Research

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Mindfulness

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Business of Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Social Determinants Of Health, Managed Care, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Value-Based Care, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Iniciación a los jeroglíficos egipcios

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Ancient History, Writing, Language Learning, Literacy, Vocabulary, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Culture, Socioeconomics, Governance

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Ancient History, Research, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Governance

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Learning Deep Learning: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Algorithms, Network Architecture, Data Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yad Vashem

      Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Sustainable Development, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Governance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Human Development, World History, Case Studies

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Advanced C1

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Language Competency, English Language, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Literacy, Vocabulary, Writing, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.): Sapienza University of Rome
    • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Communication Science: University of Amsterdam
    • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
    • Iniciación a los jeroglíficos egipcios: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II: Tel Aviv University
    • Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Learning Deep Learning: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem

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