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      Human Mobility in Future Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Research

      4.9
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      290 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Community Development, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing

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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Creativity, Non-Verbal Communication, Electronic Media, Digital Communications

      4.8
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biochemistry, Biology, Probability, Cell Biology, Physiology, Electrical Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, Network Protocols, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, Embedded Software, Software Development

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Novartis

      Introduction to Drug Hunting

      Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Informed Consent

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis

      4.7
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      187 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sustainable Systems, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Sustainable Development, Quantitative Research, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Analysis, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Correlation Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Sales Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Management, Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Business Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      AI Foundations for Business Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Marketing Digital en Acción

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Content Creation, Digital Advertising, Smart Goals, Marketing Channel, Persona Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular research courses

    • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
    • Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students: University of Michigan
    • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
    • Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Embedded Interface Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Drug Hunting: Novartis
    • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
    • FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing: Coursera Project Network
    • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Sales Strategy: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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