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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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      Northwestern University

      The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Ancient History, Research, Research Methodologies, World History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, International Relations, Governance, Timelines, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Art History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Economics, Water Resources, Political Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      424 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Accident Prevention, Health Care, Safety Training, Health Care Administration, Hospital Medicine, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Quality Control, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      741 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Public History, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Anthropology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Refugees in the 21st Century

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, International Relations, World History, Demography, Community and Social Work, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      563 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Anthropology, Physical Science, Physics, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Timelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Storytelling, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Branding, Social Media Content, Brand Awareness, Content Strategy, Advertising, Journalism, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Game Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      332 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, European History, Language Learning, Culture, Vocabulary, Political Sciences, World History, Oral Expression, Writing, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Art History, Oral Comprehension, Science and Research, Intercultural Competence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Global Trends for Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, International Relations, Market Trend, International Finance, Trend Analysis, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Financial Systems, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economics, Political Sciences, Business Economics, Economic Development, Consumer Behaviour, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      920 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Cloud Services, Data Security, Software Versioning, Machine Learning, Application Frameworks, Data Pipelines

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
    • The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem: Tel Aviv University
    • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I): Johns Hopkins University
    • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University
    • Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney: The University of Sydney
    • Refugees in the 21st Century: University of London
    • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
    • Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing : IE Business School
    • Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture : École Polytechnique

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