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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Economic Development, International Finance, World History, Fiscal Management, Economics, Financial Systems, Global Marketing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Banking, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Environment, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Oncology, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Management, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Effectiveness, Business, Informatics, Education and Training, Marketing, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      384 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Internet Of Things, Cloud Platforms, Local Area Networks, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture, Telecommunications, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Herencia negra, aplicación de ritmos afroperuanos

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Culture, Art History, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Resilience

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

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      CVS Health

      Introduction to Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      286 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream)

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Computer Networks and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Endpoint Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Analysis, Data Loss Prevention

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

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Prototyping, Software Documentation, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Data Management, Data Governance, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Digital Transformation, Data Collection, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
    • IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
    • Herencia negra, aplicación de ritmos afroperuanos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
    • Introduction to Customer Service: CVS Health
    • 紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream): National Taiwan University
    • Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM
    • EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University

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