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Explore American history from colonization to the present. Understand key events, figures, and movements that shaped the nation.

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    Packt

    NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, System Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Management, Enterprise Security

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Digital Manufacturing: Introduction and Smart Design

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Automation, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Engineering Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Network Infrastructure, Information Technology, Product Lifecycle Management, Finite Element Methods, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Git Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Software Installation, Devops Tools, File Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Goal Setting for Personal Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Communication, Active Listening, Coaching, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Relationship Building

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Software Versioning, Bitbucket, GitLab, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Software Engineering, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Bridge Infrastructure Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Building Codes, Engineering Practices, Engineering, Materials science, Conceptual Design, Engineering Design Process, Architecture and Construction, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Finite Element Methods, Property Maintenance, Continuous Monitoring, Hydraulics, Failure Analysis

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al control de versiones con Git y GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Advanced Statistical Analysis and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Process Capability, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Risk Management, Business Process, Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Graphing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Algorithms, Information Privacy

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Set up AWS Billing Alerts using AWS Budgets

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Billing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Policy Development, Long Term Care, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks: Packt
  • Digital Manufacturing: Introduction and Smart Design: L&T EduTech
  • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
  • Git Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Goal Setting for Personal Trainers: American Council on Exercise
  • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II): Coursera Project Network
  • Bridge Infrastructure Design: L&T EduTech
  • Introducción al control de versiones con Git y GitHub: Universidad de los Andes
  • Advanced Statistical Analysis and Tools : SkillUp
  • Ethical Issues in AI and Professional Ethics: University of Colorado Boulder

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