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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Persona Development, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Web Content, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Global Trends for Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, International Relations, Market Trend, International Finance, Trend Analysis, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Financial Systems, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economics, Political Sciences, Business Economics, Economic Development, Consumer Behaviour, Governance

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Network Analysis, Growth Mindedness, Event-Driven Programming, Graph Theory, Unit Testing, Technical Communication, Java, Data Structures, Java Programming, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Design, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Analysis, Problem Solving

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Seeing Through Photographs

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Media and Communications, Photo Editing, Culture, Journalism, Storytelling, Research, Social Justice

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Systems Development, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Software Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Security, Web Development, Cloud Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Forensic Science

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Chemistry, Investigation, Scientific Methods, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Data Collection, Estimation, Biology

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Wireframing, User Research, User Experience Design, Design Research, UI/UX Research, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, Design Reviews, Usability Testing, Mockups, User Flows, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Information Architecture

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      The Business of Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Contract Negotiation, Lawsuits, Media Production, Negotiation, Team Building, Legal Proceedings, Team Management, Peer Review, Contract Review, Instrumental Music, Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Management, File Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Product Improvement, Product Roadmaps, Customer Engagement, Innovation, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Management Training And Development, Design Thinking, Analysis, B2B Sales, Stakeholder Management, Marketing Analytics, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, A/B Testing, Business Modeling

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Bayesian Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Probability Distribution, Data Science

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Business of Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Health Care Administration, Health Care, People Management, Leadership and Management, Health Disparities, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania
    • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego
    • Seeing Through Photographs: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
    • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites: Google
    • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
    • Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals: University of Virginia
    • Bayesian Statistics: University of California, Santa Cruz

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