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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Musical Composition

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    167 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Electrical Systems, European History, Research, General Science and Research, World History, Mechanics, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    858 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Culture, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, World History, Science and Research, Social Sciences

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yad Vashem

    Antisemitismo: Desde sus orígenes hasta el presente

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Justice, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, International Relations, Sociology, Political Sciences, Electronic Media, Public Policies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Structural Analysis, Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    349 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Health Care, Health Information Management, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Sharing, Dental Informatics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Nursing, Data Visualization, Graph Theory

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    313 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    中國人文經典導讀

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Language Learning, Ancient History, Literacy, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Anthropology, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Water Resources

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    International Organizations for Interpreters

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Intercultural Competence, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    700 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Quantum Information

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies, Informatics, Cryptography, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yad Vashem

    El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Social Studies, World History, Immigration Law, European History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Political Sciences

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2: Curtis Institute of Music
  • Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I: Universidad de los Andes
  • Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture : École Polytechnique
  • Antisemitismo: Desde sus orígenes hasta el presente: Yad Vashem
  • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics : University of Minnesota
  • 中國人文經典導讀: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • International Organizations for Interpreters: University of Geneva
  • Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production: Michigan State University
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University

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