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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

      Statistics in Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Graphing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Psychology, Research Design, Experimentation, Scientific Methods

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces, Psychology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Exploring C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Research, Social Justice, World History, Public History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, European History, Advocacy, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, European History, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Biology, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Scientific Methods, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Research, Laboratory Research, Peer Review, General Science and Research, Environment, Community Development, Investigation, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Geographic Information Systems, Culture, World History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Creative Work

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Risk Analysis, Image Analysis, OpenAI, Business Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Design Software, ChatGPT, Corporate Sustainability, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Music History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Arctic Economy

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, World History, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Governance

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Resource Management, Fundraising, Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      Climate Change and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Case Law, Environmental Laws, Advocacy, Legal Proceedings, Legal Strategy, Trend Analysis, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      U101: Understanding College and College Life

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Services, Student Support and Services, Productivity, Time Management, Personal Development, Planning, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Social Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      498 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Arctic Peoples and Cultures

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Culture, Environment, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Intercultural Competence, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, World History

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Exploring C : University of Michigan
    • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century: Dartmouth College
    • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University
    • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
    • Arctic Economy : University of Alberta
    • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
    • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University

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