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  • Y

    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Peking University

    悖论:思维的魔方

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Behavioral Economics, Deductive Reasoning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Ancient History, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Community Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    American Psychological Association

    What is Qualitative Research?

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology, Case Studies, Analytical Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Needs Assessment, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Education and Training, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, Adult Education, Formal Learning, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Social Work, Social Justice, Teaching, Community Development, Public History

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Medical History Documentation, Environmental Issue, Taxonomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fudan University

    《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Qualitative Research, European History, Economics, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    E

    Emory University

    "Making" Progress Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Development, Case Studies, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Surveys, Research

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Patient Referral, Anatomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    238 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Social Sciences, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
  • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • What is Qualitative Research?: American Psychological Association
  • Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism: Duke University
  • La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • 《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读: Fudan University
  • The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image : California Institute of the Arts
  • "Making" Progress Teach-Out: Emory University
  • Network Systems Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder

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