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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Musical Composition

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    167 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Biochemical Assays, Cell Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    353 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Understanding Korean Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    276 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Art History, Performing Arts, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Interactive Learning, Community Development, Public Policies, Creativity, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Risk Analysis, Image Analysis, Business Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Anxiety and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Israel State and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Anthropology, World History, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Economics, Conflict Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Art History, Architecture and Construction, Aesthetics, European History, Design Elements And Principles, Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    700 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Informatics, Nurse Education, Health Technology, Electronic Medical Record System

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2: Curtis Institute of Music
  • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
  • Understanding Korean Politics: Yonsei University
  • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
  • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
  • Anxiety and Related Disorders: American Psychological Association
  • Israel State and Society : Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduzione alla Storia dell'Architettura Contemporanea: Politecnico di Milano
  • El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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