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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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      Imperial College London

      Participatory Approaches in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Research Design, Research, Surveys, Community Development, Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Infectious Diseases, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Organizing, Qualitative Research, Diversity Awareness

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

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      National Taiwan University

      現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Writing, World History, Aesthetics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Genetic Epidemiology Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Public Health, Data Validation, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Molecular Biology, Biology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      活用希臘哲學 (Understanding the Greek Philosophy)

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, Political Sciences, Culture

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Marketing and Public Relations, Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Media Strategy, Business Valuation, Technology Strategies, Media Production, Innovation, Business Ethics, Business Development, Business Relationship Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Health Policy, Patient Safety, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Pathology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Financial Services, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Organizational Structure

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Theatre and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Music History, Public History, European History, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Research, Economics, Business Management

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Introducción al Arte Sonoro

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music History, Music Performance, Music Theory, Art History, Vibrations, Electronic Media, Psychology, Experimentation

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Network Systems Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Switches, JSON, Encryption

      Build toward a degree

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Global Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Stakeholder Management, Environment, Cultural Diversity, World History, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Laws, Economics, Environmental Science, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Participatory Approaches in Public Health: Imperial College London
    • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
    • 現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說: National Taiwan University
    • Genetic Epidemiology Foundations: University of Colorado System
    • 活用希臘哲學 (Understanding the Greek Philosophy): National Taiwan University
    • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University
    • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
    • Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy: Copenhagen Business School
    • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Introducción al Arte Sonoro: Universitat de Barcelona

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