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      IE Business School

      Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, Financial Policy, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Demography, Analysis, Trend Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Talent Recruitment, HR Tech, Human Capital, Organizational Change, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Studies, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Development, Intercultural Competence, Employee Training, Innovation

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for Social Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Initiative and Leadership, Business Priorities, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Community Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Investment Management

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese)

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI Language Modeling with Transformers

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

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

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structuring Values in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Research, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

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

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Social Studies, Research, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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

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      Wesleyan University

      Capstone: Your Story

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      444 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Community Development, Real Estate, Feasibility Studies, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Commercial Real Estate, Community Outreach, Project Finance, Due Diligence, Property Management, Project Risk Management, Project Design, Project Management, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Market Research

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Upper Intermediate B2.1

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Nutrition and Diet, Vocabulary, Culture, Trend Analysis, Environmental Issue, Grammar, Education and Training, Oral Comprehension, Social Justice

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Asset Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Supplier Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
    • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Prep: Board Infinity
    • Business Strategies for Social Impact: University of Pennsylvania
    • 是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese): National Taiwan University
    • Generative AI Language Modeling with Transformers: IBM
    • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
    • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
    • Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community: University of Michigan

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