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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Content Creation, Media and Communications

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Printing Hardware

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Neurology, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Biology, World History, Chemistry

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Digital Marketing Institute

      Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Marketing, B2B Sales, Professional Networking, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Video Production, Advertising, Selling Techniques, Branding, Content Creation, Target Audience

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Policy, Finance, International Finance, Investments, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Financial Regulation, Market Analysis, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Curriculum Development, Adaptive Equipment, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Student Support and Services, Working With Children, Diversity Awareness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Surveys, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Service, Data Collection, Active Listening, Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Focus Group

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Disease Screening in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Preventative Care, Prenatal Care, Epidemiology, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Oncology, Mental Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Feeding the World

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Financial Business Accounting and MIS Reports

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Sales Tax, Financial Statements, Bookkeeping, International Finance, Invoicing, Inventory Management System, Cash Handling, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation, Payment Systems, Banking, Corporate Tax

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Laboratory Procedures, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Health Systems, Personal protective equipment, Clinical Practices, Drug Development, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Media and Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales: Duke University
    • 3D Printing Hardware: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing: Digital Marketing Institute
    • Finance for Everyone: Markets: McMaster University
    • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms: University of Cape Town
    • Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Disease Screening in Public Health: University of Geneva
    • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania

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