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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 Washington

      U101: Understanding College and College Life

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Higher Education, Productivity, Student Support and Services, Personal Development, Time Management, Student Engagement, Adaptability, Planning, Decision Making, Relationship Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      透过摄影看世界

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Aesthetics, Art History, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, Psychology, Culture, Student Services, Anthropology, Rapport Building, Student Support and Services

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Football: More than a Game

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics, Business, Financial Management, World History, Finance, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Economic Development, Community Development, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Baseball and Americanism

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Public History, Culture, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Economics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      History of Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Music History, Computer Displays, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Reality, Culture, Electronic Media, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Intellectual Property, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Innovation, Interactive Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      Developing Applications in Python on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, API Gateway, Serverless Computing, Database Management, Amazon Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Relational Databases, Cloud API, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Application Development, Web Development, Automation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Exploring C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Unix

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Social Sciences, Sociology, World History, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Digital Transformation, Economics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Council on Exercise

      Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Sales, Cultural Sensitivity, Sales Strategy, Safety Training, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition and Diet, Relationship Building, Overcoming Obstacles, Consultative Selling, Personal Development, Injury Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emergency Response, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Referral, Growth Mindedness, Kinesiology, Professionalism, Supervision

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Psychology, Policy Analysis, Resilience, Culture, Sociology, Social Sciences, Human Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Anatomy, Empathy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Classical papers in molecular genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
    • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • Football: More than a Game: The University of Edinburgh
    • Baseball and Americanism: University of Colorado Boulder
    • History of Video Games: Illinois Tech
    • Developing Applications in Python on AWS: Amazon Web Services
    • Exploring C : University of Michigan
    • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
    • Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course: American Council on Exercise

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