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      University of California, Irvine

      Consonants of American English Pronunciation

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      McMaster University

      DNA Decoded

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Microbiology, Science and Research

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Egiptología (Egyptology)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Research, Timelines, Political Sciences, Writing, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Tools for Analyze

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Process Analysis, Probability Distribution, Process Capability, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Mapping, Statistical Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistics, Risk Analysis

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance, Cultural Diversity

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG Risks and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Investments, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Governance, Sustainability Reporting

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Pensamiento científico

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Creative Thinking, Research, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Curiosity, Social Sciences, Decision Making, Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cultural Diversity, World History

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Introduction to Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Modeling, Probability Distribution

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      730 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Tax, Resource Allocation, Consumer Behaviour, Price Negotiation, Cost Management, Production Management

      Build toward a degree

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      University of Michigan

      Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Policy Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Financial Systems, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Equities, Finance, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Risk Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Portfolio Management

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

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

    • Consonants of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine
    • DNA Decoded: McMaster University
    • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Six Sigma Tools for Analyze: Kennesaw State University
    • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
    • Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles: University of Alberta
    • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
    • Pensamiento científico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introduction to Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
    • Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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