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      Nanjing University

      Data Processing Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI) Design

      4.1
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      376 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intellectual Property

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

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      Arizona State University

      AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Legal Research, Sociology, Advocacy, World History, Storytelling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Innovation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      669 reviews

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      Arizona State University

      Managing Stress and Time

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Prioritization, Productivity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

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      University of Michigan

      Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Strategic Leadership, Spatial Analysis, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Empathy for Self and Others

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

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      Arizona State University

      Positive Thinking and Thriving

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Stress Management

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Communicating with the Public

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Grit and Growth Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Persistence, Courage, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Optimism, Professional Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular humanities courses

    • Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
    • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
    • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
    • AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT: Arizona State University
    • Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection: University of London
    • Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development: University of Michigan
    • Managing Stress and Time: Arizona State University
    • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
    • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University
    • Positive Thinking and Thriving: Arizona State University

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