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    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Biology, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Experimentation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

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

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Research, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Personal Development, Human Development, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      620 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology, Education and Training, Environmental Policy, Psychology, Scientific Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      355 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus through Data and Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Trigonometry, Analytical Skills, R Programming, General Mathematics, Statistics, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Geometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      306 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, JSON, Applied Machine Learning, Javascript, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Web Applications, Machine Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      300 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Emory University

      Understanding Violence

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Conflict Management, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Justice, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Trauma Care, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      985 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content, Web Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • B

      Brightline Initiative

      Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Consulting, Change Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      784 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Rochester

      History of Rock, Part Two

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      468 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      405 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Precalculus through Data and Modelling: Johns Hopkins University
    • Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js: DeepLearning.AI
    • Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Understanding Violence: Emory University
    • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery: Brightline Initiative

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