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    American Museum of Natural History

    Marine Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Biochemistry, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Water Quality, Behavioral Health, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    573 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Journalism

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Media and Communications, Grammar, Electronic Media, Digital Publishing, English Language, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    433 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    People Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Planning, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Employee Retention, Data Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Predictive Analytics, Network Analysis

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Customer Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Marketing, Data Collection, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Regression Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

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

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    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

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

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

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Machine Learning

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

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Electrical Systems, Physical Science, Mechanics, European History, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, General Science and Research, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    858 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    The French Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    324 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Narrative Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    850 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    493 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History
  • English for Journalism: University of Pennsylvania
  • Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender: The University of Melbourne
  • People Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University
  • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
  • The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I: Universidad de los Andes
  • The French Revolution: The University of Melbourne

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