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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Variance Analysis

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Linux Foundation

      Open Source Software Development Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Linux, Technical Communication

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

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Creativity, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Accident Prevention, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Media ethics & governance

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Research, Governance, Journalism, Data Ethics, Advertising

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      568 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Photography, Photo Editing, Journalism, Media and Communications, Research, World History, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      382 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      I. Missões jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: história

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Timelines, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, Public History, International Relations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy in the USA

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Telecommunications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Case Law, Federal Information Security Management Act, Policy Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Refugees in the 21st Century

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, International Relations, World History, Social Justice, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management, Demography, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Student Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, European History, World History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      737 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University
    • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation
    • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
    • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I): Johns Hopkins University
    • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Media ethics & governance: University of Amsterdam
    • Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies: University of London
    • I. Missões jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: história: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Privacy in the USA: EIT Digital

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