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    Stanford University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Health Informatics, Deep Learning, Health Policy, Data Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Economics, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Music of the Beatles

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: How did we get here?

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Global Positioning Systems

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    透过摄影看世界

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Public History, Liberal Arts, Journalism, Storytelling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    European Business Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Labor Law, Arbitration, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Research, Labor Relations, Tax, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Commercial Laws, Business, International Relations, Compliance Management, Business Strategy, European History, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Learning, Anthropology, Social Studies, Multilingualism, Literacy, Research, Research Methodologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Investigation, Cultural Responsiveness, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems

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

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    Emory University

    Conflict Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Empathy, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Credit Research & Ratings: Analyze & Assess Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Risk Modeling, Banking, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Systems, Finance, Financial Regulations, Bankruptcies, Loans, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Analytical Skills

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Systems Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Health Technology, Change Control, Health Systems, Health Policy, Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Health Information Management and Medical Records, IT Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Usability Testing, Data Science

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare: Stanford University
  • A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens: University of Geneva
  • The Music of the Beatles: University of Rochester
  • Internet of Things: How did we get here?: University of California San Diego
  • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
  • European Business Law: Lund University
  • Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Conflict Transformation: Emory University
  • Credit Research & Ratings: Analyze & Assess Risk: EDUCBA

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