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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Creativity, New Product Development, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Agile Project Management, Decision Making, Team Motivation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Student Success

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Writing, Learning Strategies, Resilience, Editing, Human Learning, Proofreading, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Productivity, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Style Guides, Self-Discipline, Critical Thinking, Communication, Time Management, Behavioral Health

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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, Public Policies, Health Policy, Patient Safety, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Patient Treatment

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      Liberty Mutual Insurance

      Foundations of Insurance

      Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Insurance Sales, Claims Processing, Underwriting, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, Policy Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Game Theory, Combinatorics, Applied Mathematics, Social Sciences, Research

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Understanding the U.S. Healthcare Landscape

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Payment Systems, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Community Health, Tax Laws

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Studies, Community Health, Policy Analysis, Advocacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Feminismo, género y política

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology, Policy Analysis, World History, Community Organizing, Economics, Advocacy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Equipment, Environmental Issue, Environment, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing and Production, Market Analysis

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      National Taiwan University

      唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry)

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Writing, Creativity, Psychology

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      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Higher Education, Governance, Human Learning, Education and Training, Human Development, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications

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

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

    • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Student Success: American Psychological Association
    • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
    • Foundations of Insurance: Liberty Mutual Insurance
    • The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Understanding the U.S. Healthcare Landscape: Northeastern University
    • Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.: University of Michigan
    • Network Systems Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Feminismo, género y política: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs: Coursera Instructor Network

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