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      IE Business School

      Understanding economic policymaking

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      839 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Language, Graphic and Visual Design, HTML and CSS, Typography, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      869 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Copyright for Multimedia

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Data Sharing, Multimedia, Music, Video Production, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Photography

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      417 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • W

      Workday

      Workday in Action Series

      Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Benefits Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting Software, Compensation Management, Human Capital, Workforce Management, Human Resources Software, Recruitment, Business Process Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Physical Therapy, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Resilience, Mindfulness, Systems Thinking, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      429 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Leadership, Change Management, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      516 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, Culture, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Organisational behaviour: Know your people

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Psychology, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, International Finance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Economic Development, Tax, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Global Marketing, Business Economics, Political Sciences, Analysis, Fiscal Management, Supply And Demand, Business Risk Management, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      714 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music theory courses

    • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
    • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London
    • Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes: California Institute of the Arts
    • Copyright for Multimedia: Duke University
    • The Importance and Power of Music in our Society: Universiteit Leiden
    • Workday in Action Series: Workday
    • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
    • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata: University of Michigan
    • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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