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      Universidad de Chile

      ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Economic Development, Technology Strategies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Data Ethics, Research, Social Justice, Science and Research, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Emerging Technologies, Socioeconomics, World History, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arm

      Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, System Requirements, Product Support, Software Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Consumption, Marketing and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Culture, Sustainable Business, Marketing Analytics, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Information Privacy, Digital Communications, Social Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Teoria Musical

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, World Music, Peer Review, Music History, Music Performance

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

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Creatividad computacional

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Musical Composition, Art History, Music History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Data Structures, Program Development

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Writing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, International Relations, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Financial Trading, Socioeconomics, World History, Supply And Demand, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Participatory Approaches in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Public Policies, Collaboration, Patient Communication, Data Collection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?: Universidad de Chile
    • Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview: Arm
    • Consumption, Marketing and Culture: University of London
    • Teoria Musical: Berklee
    • Creatividad computacional: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts: University of London
    • The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974: University of Rochester
    • 中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
    • Participatory Approaches in Public Health: Imperial College London

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