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    Lund University

    African development – from the past to the present

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Sustainable Development, Economics, International Relations, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Demography, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Governance

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Management, Project Planning, Customer experience improvement, Process Mapping, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Health Technology, Change Control, Health Systems, Health Policy, Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Health Information Management and Medical Records, IT Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Usability Testing, Data Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Media ethics & governance

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Research, Governance, Journalism, Data Ethics, Advertising, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    577 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Archaeoastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Liberal Arts, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structuring Values in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Writing for Inner Calm: Mindset, Methods, and Daily Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Journals, Personal Development, Persistence, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Self-Discipline, Resilience, Creativity, Mindfulness, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computer Hardware, Electronic Components, USB, Performance Tuning, Peripheral Devices, Real-Time Operating Systems, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Herencia negra, aplicación de ritmos afroperuanos

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Culture, Art History, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Materiality of ESG Factors

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Portfolio Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Investments, Business Ethics, Investment Management, Financial Data, Crisis Management, Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
  • Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure: Kennesaw State University
  • Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Media ethics & governance: University of Amsterdam
  • Archaeoastronomy: Politecnico di Milano
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Writing for Inner Calm: Mindset, Methods, and Daily Exercise: Skillshare
  • Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design: University of Colorado Boulder

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