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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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      PepsiCo

      PepsiCo: Water Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Civil Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Economics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Systems, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), Unix, File Management, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Open Source Technology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.)

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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Tenacity, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Lifelong Learning, Courage, Open Mindset, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Adaptability, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, World History, Cultural Sensitivity

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Computational Logic, Model Based Systems Engineering, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Systems Analysis, System Requirements, Systems Architecture, Automation, Engineering Analysis, Systems Design, Applied Mathematics, Cyber Engineering, Mechanics, Differential Equations, Basic Electrical Systems, Computer Science, Algorithms

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Storytelling, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research

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

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      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Literacy, World History, Adaptability, Communication, Liberal Arts, Communication Strategies, Creative Thinking

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Linear Algebra

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft OneDrive

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, File Management, Document Management, Cloud Storage, Spreadsheet Software

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Leadership and Team Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Team Building, Benchmarking, Change Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Organizational Change, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Process Improvement, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Communication Strategies

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

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      中國人文經典導讀

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Python for Serverless Applications and Automation on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Serverless Computing, Amazon Web Services, Application Development, Amazon DynamoDB, Service Oriented Architecture, Python Programming, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Databases, API Gateway, Scripting, Relational Databases, Automation

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • PepsiCo: Water Stewardship: PepsiCo
    • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College
    • L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.): Sapienza University of Rome
    • Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience: University of Colorado System
    • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • Introduction to Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Getting Started with Microsoft OneDrive: Coursera Project Network
    • Leadership and Team Management: SkillUp EdTech

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