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    Explore American history from colonization to the present. Understand key events, figures, and movements that shaped the nation.

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      AI Empowerment for Small Businesses

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Small Business Accounting, Business Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Program Implementation, Predictive Analytics, Business Process Automation, Governance, Forecasting, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Customer Service

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Doing Business in Latin America

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Innovation, Economic Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, International Finance, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Growth Strategies, Economics, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Conceptual Planning of Bridges

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Construction, Conceptual Design, Finite Element Methods, Hydraulics, Materials science, Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Network Infrastructure, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a la regulación del comercio internacional

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Regulatory Compliance, World History, Global Marketing, Economics, Social Justice, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Python for Serverless Applications and Automation on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon Web Services, API Gateway, Amazon DynamoDB, Python Programming, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Databases, Scripting, Automation, Relational Databases, Application Development, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Medical Coders: Simplifying Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Medical Coding, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical History Documentation, Health Informatics, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Technology Solutions

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Ethical Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development

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

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      University of Arizona

      Medicaid Policy & Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Policy Development, Long Term Care, Governance

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Containerization, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Model, Network Switches, Firewall, Virtualization, Network Protocols

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      مطوّر الواجهة الأمامية من Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Version Control, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), GitHub, React.js, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Software Versioning, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • AI Empowerment for Small Businesses: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Doing Business in Latin America: Universidad de los Andes
    • Conceptual Planning of Bridges: L&T EduTech
    • Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introducción a la regulación del comercio internacional: Universidad de los Andes
    • Python for Serverless Applications and Automation on AWS: Amazon Web Services
    • GenAI for Medical Coders: Simplifying Documentation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • The Ethical Leader: Johns Hopkins University
    • Medicaid Policy & Politics: University of Arizona
    • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder

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