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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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      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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      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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      IBM

      Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Computing Platforms, Software Development, Application Development, Databases, Cloud Computing, Database Management, Information Technology, Software Installation, Software Versioning, Data Structures, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Human Rights for Open Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, European History, Media and Communications, Case Law

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design, Photo Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Peer Review, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Public History, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Research, Science and Research, Culture, World History, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Professional Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Train The Trainer, Nursing, Interpersonal Communications, Learning Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Mentorship, Health Informatics, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Needs Assessment, Nursing Practices, Innovation, Health Care

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Conflict Management, Culture, Socioeconomics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      514 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Legal Proceedings, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Law

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      445 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      C Programming for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, System Programming, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Application Security, Operating Systems, Other Programming Languages, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Science, Unix

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Data Processing, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Wood Science: Beyond Building: West Virginia University
    • Vowels of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases : IBM
    • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
    • Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
    • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota
    • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II: Tel Aviv University
    • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
    • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester

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