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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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      Nanjing University

      Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, World Music, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
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      521 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Sociology, Social Studies, De-escalation Techniques, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Advocacy, Timelines, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation, Training Programs

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Adobe InDesign, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Art History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      985 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Linux Foundation

      Linux for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Management, Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Network Administration, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Assistance, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Treatment Planning, Compassion, Care Management, Care Coordination, Oncology, Nursing and Patient Care, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Empathy, Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Vital Signs, Family Therapy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Managing Machine Learning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Market Opportunities, Machine Learning, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Technical Design, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Systems Design, System Monitoring, Organizational Skills, Solution Design, Software Versioning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Egypt before and after pharaohs.

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to NoSQL Databases

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, Databases, IBM Cloud, Scalability, Database Architecture and Administration, Distributed Computing, Query Languages, Cloud Applications, JSON, Data Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      355 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Wood Science: Beyond Building

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Materials Management, Manufacturing and Production, Product Lifecycle Management, Manufacturing Processes, Construction, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      782 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Vowels of American English Pronunciation

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      JavaScript Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      935 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Esports

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Branding, Research, Content Creation, Video Game Development, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Media and Communications, Business Research, Live Streaming, Business Planning, Game Design, Media Production, Higher Education, Contract Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Thinking, Professional Networking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Chinese Culture and Contemporary China : Nanjing University
    • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
    • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation
    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
    • Managing Machine Learning Projects: Duke University
    • Egypt before and after pharaohs. : Sapienza University of Rome
    • Introduction to NoSQL Databases: IBM
    • Wood Science: Beyond Building: West Virginia University
    • Vowels of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine

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