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      Macquarie University

      Online Learning Design for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Course Development, Multimedia, Peer Review, Discussion Facilitation, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Design Thinking, Pedagogy, Media Production, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Design, Planning, Virtual Environment, Collaboration, System Configuration

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      396 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Community Development, World History, Environmental Policy, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy Systems Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, HVAC, Project Implementation, Energy and Utilities, Feasibility Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Estimation, Return On Investment, Building Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      854 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Analysis, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Economics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Epidemics

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Research, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI Advance Fine-Tuning for LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Performance Tuning, Probability Distribution

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Earth Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Investments, Policy Development, Behavioral Economics, Sustainability Reporting, Supply And Demand, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Search and Display Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Automation, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Lean Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      423 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Brightline Initiative

      Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Consulting, Change Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      785 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Intro to International Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Product Development, Market Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies

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

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

    • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
    • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Solar Energy Systems Overview: University at Buffalo
    • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Epidemics: The University of Hong Kong
    • Generative AI Advance Fine-Tuning for LLMs : IBM
    • Earth Economics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University
    • Search and Display Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota

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