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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Team Management, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process, Production Process, Root Cause Analysis, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      248 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology II

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Fundamentos de Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mockups, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Application Development, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, GitHub

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      672 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, International Relations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      631 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, International Finance, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Planning, Market Opportunities, Economic Development, Marketing Strategies, Shipping and Receiving, Human Resources Management and Planning, B2B Sales, Cultural Diversity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, World History, Business, Business Economics, Franchising, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Strategy, New Business Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      472 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Trauma Emergencies and Care

      Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Triage, Clinical Assessment, First Aid, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Vital Signs, Physiology, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      477 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Law, European History, Governance, Political Sciences, World History, Culture, Sociology, Socioeconomics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Compassion, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      350 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Business Consulting, Strategic Thinking, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Value Engineering, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Cultura Maya en Yucatán

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Sociology, Culture, Social Sciences, World History, Art History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Six Sigma Principles : Kennesaw State University
    • El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
    • Fundamentos de Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation: ESSEC Business School
    • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Trauma Emergencies and Care: University of Colorado System
    • Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina: Universidad Austral
    • Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food: Stanford University
    • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University

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