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    • U

      University of Geneva

      Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      620 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Patient Safety, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Application Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Clinical Data Management, Decision Support Systems, Predictive Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Public History, Economic Development, Demography, Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      340 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Sciences Po

      International migrations: a global issue

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Demography, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Political Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Policies, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      548 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Technical Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Collaborative Software, Proofreading, Peer Review, Multimedia, Version Control

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to solar cells

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Simulation and Simulation Software, Manufacturing Processes, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Post-Production, Color Theory, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      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, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Civil Law, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, European History, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics, Compliance Management, Environmental Laws, E-Commerce, Public Policies, Case Law, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, European History, World History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      738 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Sungkyunkwan University

      The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Writing, Literacy, Vocabulary, Ancient History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      492 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
    • Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare: Stanford University
    • The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state: Tel Aviv University
    • International migrations: a global issue: Sciences Po
    • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
    • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to solar cells: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production: Michigan State University
    • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
    • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University

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