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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Social Studies, Research, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design, Logo Design, Design Strategies, Visual Design, Typography, Branding, Advertising, Aesthetics, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Sustainable Consumption and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Health Assessment, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910

    Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, European History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Culture, Economics, Governance

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

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    University of Colorado System

    Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Conspiracy Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Content Creation, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Discussion Facilitation, World History

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    RStudio for Six Sigma - Control Charts

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Control, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, R Programming

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Demography

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    301 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Human Capital: Globalization and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Human Capital, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Workforce Management, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Overcoming Challenges in Self and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Community Development, Persistence, Adaptability, Empowerment, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Studies, Writing, Research, Culture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular western civilization courses

  • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Ideas from the History of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan
  • The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910: University of Virginia
  • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System
  • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims: University of Colorado System
  • RStudio for Six Sigma - Control Charts: Coursera Project Network
  • Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Human Capital: Globalization and Culture: University of Michigan

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