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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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      Universidad de los Andes

      Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Storytelling, Timelines, Writing and Editing, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Economic Development, Construction, Pollution Prevention, Disabilities, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      INSEAD

      Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain, Governance, Supply Chain Management, Business Transformation, FinTech, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Interoperability, Strategic Partnership, Emerging Technologies, Logistics, Market Analysis, Leadership, E-Commerce, Cryptography, Proposal Development

      4.7
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Justice, European History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Foundations of International Psychiatry

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Behavioral Health

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

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      University of Michigan

      History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Community Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Biology

      4.6
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Social and Human Services, Cultural Responsiveness, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Work, Sociology, Advocacy, World History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Storytelling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology III

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Anatomy, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, Technical Design, Scalability, Business Strategy, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Critical Perspectives on Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Management, Performance Management, Management Accounting, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Governance, Finance, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Social Studies, Economics, Storytelling, Market Analysis

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

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      Utrecht University

      Inequality and Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Governance, International Finance

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

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      University of Alberta

      Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Immigration Law, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Public History, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 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 american history courses

    • Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor: Universidad de los Andes
    • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce: INSEAD
    • The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
    • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection: University of London
    • Medical Terminology III: Rice University
    • Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals: INSEAD
    • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School

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