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    Explore American history from colonization to the present. Understand key events, figures, and movements that shaped the nation.

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      American Psychological Association

      Ethics of Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, General Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Psychology, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Learning Strategies

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy, Demography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Moneyball and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, World History, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Cultural Diversity, Governance

      4.9
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sciences Po

      Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Immigration Law, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Governance, European History, Demography, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Public Policies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Health Assessment, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Injury Prevention, Overcoming Obstacles, Motivational Skills, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Persistence, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      中国哲学经典著作导读

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Political Sciences, World History

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      273 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evolución

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Human Development, Human Learning, Environment, Anthropology, World History, Social Studies, Deductive Reasoning, Innovation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, European History, Higher Education, Taxonomy, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Probability & Statistics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      358 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Positioning, Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pediatrics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Response, Pathology, Vital Signs, Anatomy

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

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Community Development, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Art History, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Design, Cultural Diversity, Photography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Teaching, Human Learning, Special Education, Child Development, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Community Mental Health Services, Advocacy, Care Coordination, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development

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

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      Illinois Tech

      History of Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Culture, Electronic Media, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Interactive Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Ethics of Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: American Psychological Association
    • Moneyball and Globalization: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial: Sciences Po
    • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • 中国哲学经典著作导读: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Evolución: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children: University of Colorado System
    • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art

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