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    Explore music history to understand the evolution of musical styles. Learn about significant periods, composers, and cultural impacts of music.

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Discussion Facilitation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 4

      Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Music Performance

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Foundation of Video Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Video Production, Editing, Storytelling, Art History

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Women in environmental biology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Microbiology, Environmental Policy, Data Collection

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Civil Law, Economics, Legal Research, Policy Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      Jewish Diaspora in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Community Development, Demography, Higher Education, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Systems Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Self-Awareness, Honesty, Ancient History

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Chicago

      Critical Issues in Urban Education

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Higher Education, Social Studies, Common Core Standards, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Research, Governance, Interviewing Skills, Socioeconomics

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Computational Logic, Model Based Systems Engineering, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis, System Requirements, Systems Architecture, Automation, Software Design, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Cyber Engineering, Differential Equations, Simulations, Basic Electrical Systems, Computer Science

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Community Health, Pharmacology, Cultural Responsiveness, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Medical Prescription, Laboratory Testing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Research, Big Data, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies

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

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

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

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

    • Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an: The University of Notre Dame
    • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 4: Curtis Institute of Music
    • The Foundation of Video Editing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties: University of California, Irvine
    • Jewish Diaspora in Modern China: Nanjing University
    • Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Critical Issues in Urban Education: The University of Chicago
    • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University

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