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    Explore ancient history, focusing on civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Understand their cultures, achievements, and impacts.

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      University of Rochester

      The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music, Music History

      4.8
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      608 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, World Music, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Open Source Software Development Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Software Development, GitHub, GitLab, Software Development Methodologies, Technical Management, Git (Version Control System), Technical Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Tel Aviv University

      The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution

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      4.9
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      662 reviews

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Peer Review, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Public History, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Research, Science and Research, Culture, World History, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Big Data, World History, Sociology, Data Literacy, Analytics, European History, Ancient History, Anthropology, Analysis, Economics, Political Sciences

      4.7
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      126 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Python Programming

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      3.5
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      118 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Family Law, Qualitative Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      720 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Human Rights for Open Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, European History, Media and Communications, Case Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      599 reviews

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      Olay

      Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Care, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Safety Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Product Testing, Product Development, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

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      Stanford University

      Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Compassion, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      348 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Refugees in the 21st Century

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, International Relations, World History, Demography, Community and Social Work, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      563 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
    • Chinese Culture and Contemporary China : Nanjing University
    • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation
    • The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution: Tel Aviv University
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity: University of Colorado System
    • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
    • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay

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