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      IE Business School

      Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economic Development, Business Risk Management, Financial Policy, Market Opportunities, International Finance, Risk Analysis, Business Economics, International Relations, Global Marketing, Demography, European History, Socioeconomics, World History, Growth Strategies, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Introducción a la teoría política

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, European History, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Sociology, World History, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Development, Biology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Research, Scientific Methods

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Sensory Science

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Quality Assurance, New Product Development, Food and Beverage, Product Testing, Medical Science and Research, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Nutrition and Diet, Quantitative Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Medical Office Procedures, Patient Registration, Electronic Medical Record, Medical History Documentation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Records Management, File Management, Information Privacy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

      Skills you'll gain: Videography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storyboarding, Video Production, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory, Creativity, Editing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Race, Gender, and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Culture, Public History, Sociology, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, Socioeconomics, Media and Communications, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Moneyball and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Labor Relations, Socioeconomics, Labor Law, Global Marketing, International Relations, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Employee Relations, Demography, Media and Communications, Economics, Economic Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Climate Change and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Case Law, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Environmental Laws, Environment and Resource Management, Legal Proceedings, Lawsuits, Legal Strategy, Trend Analysis

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

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      Yonsei University

      Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Sciences, World History, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Law, Media and Communications, Demography, Economics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Contemporary Palestinian History

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, World History, Diplomacy, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Research, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Arte Medieval

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, European History, World History

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy: IE Business School
    • Introducción a la teoría política: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Introduction to Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
    • Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures: MedCerts
    • The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image : California Institute of the Arts
    • Race, Gender, and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Moneyball and Globalization: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
    • Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea: Yonsei University

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