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    Explore American history from colonization to the present. Understand key events, figures, and movements that shaped the nation.

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      University of Colorado System

      Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Risk, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Threat Management, Legal Risk

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Team Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Team Building, Business Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Decision Making

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      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
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      487 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Morehouse College

      Activism in Sports and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Advocacy, Social Studies, Public History, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Sociology, Legal Proceedings

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Industrial IoT Markets and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Interviewing Skills, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Market Analysis, Cloud Platforms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Forecasting, Capacity Planning, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Policy, Customer Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Compassion, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Decision Making

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Ancient History

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      Universidad de Chile

      América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Nonprofit Law

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, Tax Compliance, Fundraising, Tax Laws, Organizational Structure, Advocacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
    • Six Sigma Principles : Kennesaw State University
    • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
    • Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future: University of Colorado System
    • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
    • Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food: Stanford University
    • The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul: Sungkyunkwan University

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