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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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      American Psychological Association

      The Psychology of Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Learning, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Critical Thinking, Sociology, Persuasive Communication, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Learning Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      AI Empowerment for Small Businesses

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Demand Planning, Business Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Management, Data Governance, Entrepreneurship, Program Implementation, Business Strategies, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Content Creation, Customer Service

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Linux Foundations and Basic System Administration

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Systems, Unix, File Management, Software Installation, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, User Accounts

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      Wesleyan University

      Take Action: From Protest to Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Community Organizing, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Environmental Policy, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Social Media, Legal Strategy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Power of Sport in American Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Media and Communications, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity and Inclusion, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Qualitative Research, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Research Methodologies, Anthropology, Research Design, Collaboration

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒學:孟子二 (East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius(2))

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Research, Political Sciences

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      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Anthropology, World History, Environment, Life Sciences, Timelines, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Biology, Storytelling

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Automation, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, System Requirements, Algorithms

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Art History, Mathematical Modeling, Architectural Design, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Titanic Survival Prediction Using Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Analytics, Python Programming

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      Northeastern University

      Foundations in Human-Centered AI

      Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Usability, Human Factors, Generative AI, Interaction Design, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
    • AI Empowerment for Small Businesses: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Linux Foundations and Basic System Administration: Packt
    • Take Action: From Protest to Policy: Wesleyan University
    • The Power of Sport in American Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health : Imperial College London
    • 東亞儒學:孟子二 (East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius(2)): National Taiwan University
    • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
    • Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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