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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    356 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Applied Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Space is Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, Music History, World History, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, European History, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    339 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Consumption, Marketing and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Culture, Sustainable Business, Marketing Analytics, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Information Privacy, Digital Communications, Social Media

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Relativism

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Science and Research

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Materials science, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Plan Execution, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Neurology, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Biology, World History, Chemistry

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Maternal Health, Ancient History, Music, Health Care, Liberal Arts, Instrumental Music

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Lausanne

    Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, European History, Governance, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    210 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Consumption, Marketing and Culture: University of London
  • Relativism: University of California, Irvine
  • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing : University of New Mexico

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