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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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      American Museum of Natural History

      Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, General Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Education and Training, Life Sciences, Engineering Practices, Teaching, General Medicine, Social Sciences, Biology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Food and Beverage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Research, Big Data, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Social Sciences, Sociology, World History, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Digital Transformation, Economics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      中日文化交流史

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      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Strategic Partnership, Social Sciences, Higher Education, World History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Business

      4.5
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Biology, World History, Physical Science, Mitigation, Taxonomy, Public History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Classical papers in molecular genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy and Standardisation

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Technical Standard, Court Systems, Information Privacy, Case Law, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Strategy, Medical Privacy, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Legal Research, Information Systems Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, International Relations, Data Ethics, Technology Roadmaps, Interoperability, European History, Health Information Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Prediction Models with Sports Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Community Development, Stakeholder Management, Policy Development, Public Policies, Cultural Sensitivity, Demography, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Policy, World History, Sociology, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Nature of Genius

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Disabilities, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Human Development, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Art History, Child Development, Ancient History, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

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

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      Yale University

      Music and Social Action

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Music, Music History, Performing Arts, Public Affairs, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Classical Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
    • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
    • 中日文化交流史: Peking University
    • India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
    • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
    • Privacy and Standardisation: EIT Digital
    • Prediction Models with Sports Data: University of Michigan
    • Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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