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      University of Copenhagen

      Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Social Sciences, Journalism, Education and Training, Environmental Monitoring, Algorithms

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      History of Mental Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Pharmacology, Social Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143 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: Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, World History, Anthropology, Writing, Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Policy Development, Advocacy, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Health Care, Systems Thinking, Governance, Education and Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Biology, World History, Physics, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Computer Vision

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Music and Social Action

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Music, Music History, Performing Arts, Public Affairs, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Classical Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Human Mobility in Future Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, Sociology, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Spatial Analysis, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Creativity, Qualitative Research, Trend Analysis, Human Centered Design, Environmental Issue, Critical Thinking, Human Factors, Innovation, European History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Communication, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Governance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Project Finance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Life, Health and Radiation

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Biology, Physics, Chemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

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      Michigan State University

      Pixel Art for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Storyboarding, Animations, Color Theory, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?: University of Copenhagen
    • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
    • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: Johns Hopkins University
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh
    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: University of California, Irvine
    • GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Music and Social Action: Yale University
    • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
    • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University

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