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      University of London

      3D Models for Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Game Design, Performance Tuning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Liberty Mutual Insurance

      Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Closing (Sales), Insurance Sales, Overcoming Objections, Sales Prospecting, Productivity, Prospecting and Qualification, Verbal Communication Skills, Workers Compensation, Storytelling, Risk Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Communication, Consultative Selling, Underwriting, Product Knowledge, Claims Processing

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Energy and Utilities, Business Reporting, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power, Business Ethics, Leadership Development, Product Development, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Design, Waste Minimization, Community Organizing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      What’s Your Big Idea?

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management, Presentations, Customer Insights

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I)

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Project Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Data Visualization Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Histogram

      4.7
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, IBM Cloud, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Polynomials and Roots

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Analytical Skills, Mathematical Modeling, Geometry, Graphing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Advocacy, Differentiated Instruction, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Community Development, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      大學之理念 (The Idea of a University)

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Political Sciences, Education and Training, International Relations, Economics, Social Sciences, World History, Personal Development, Research, Policy Analysis, Governance, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Safety: Pharmacovigilance

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Safety Assurance, Drug Interaction, Continuous Monitoring, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Big Data

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Critical thinking: reasoned decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Research, Creative Thinking, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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

    • 3D Models for Virtual Reality: University of London
    • Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent: Liberty Mutual Insurance
    • Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part I): Coursera Project Network
    • Data Visualization Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction : Fractal Analytics
    • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Polynomials and Roots: Johns Hopkins University
    • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
    • 大學之理念 (The Idea of a University): National Taiwan University

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