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      Emory University

      From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Community Development, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Interactive Learning, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Civil Procedures, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Forensic Accounting: Detect, Investigate & Prevent Fraud

      Skills you'll gain: Investigation, Fraud detection, Auditing, Litigation Support, Accounting, Report Writing, Threat Detection, Employee Training, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, International Finance, Compliance Training, Case Studies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

      Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Data Ethics, NIST 800-53, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Risk Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Research, Analytical Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      557 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Master ISO 9000: Analyze, Apply, and Achieve Certification

      Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Quality Management Systems, Quality Improvement, Program Implementation, Quality Management, Operational Risk, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Compliance Management, Auditing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Tools for Analyze

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Process Analysis, Probability Distribution, Process Capability, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Mapping, Statistical Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistics, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Essentials for AI

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Blogs, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Content Management, Target Audience, Google Analytics, Auditing, Content Performance Analysis, Writing, Editing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Drive Engagement

      4.7
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Research, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      589 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Electronic Components, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Auditing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Small Business Marketing Using YouTube

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Gmail, Target Audience, Content Creation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american government courses

    • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
    • Forensic Accounting: Detect, Investigate & Prevent Fraud: EDUCBA
    • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations: IBM
    • English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate: Rice University
    • Master ISO 9000: Analyze, Apply, and Achieve Certification: EDUCBA
    • Six Sigma Tools for Analyze: Kennesaw State University
    • Cyber Security: Essentials for AI: Macquarie University
    • Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success: Skillshare
    • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town
    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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