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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Court Systems, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      799 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Music, Intellectual Property, Music History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Management, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Arizona State University TESOL

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Language Competency, Pedagogy, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies, Enthusiasm, Motivational Skills, Oral Expression, Teaching, Learning Styles, Technology Strategies, Grammar, Language Learning, English Language, Constructive Feedback, Design Elements And Principles, Self-Awareness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Google Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Online Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Content Creation, Data Cleansing, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Sales Strategy, Arbitration, Communication, Influencing, Planning, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Legal Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Business Modeling, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Business Mathematics, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Predictive Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Python for Data Science, AI & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Structures, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Restful API, NumPy, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Business Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy, Financial Data, Marketing Analytics, Talent Management, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Peer Review, Data Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Customer Insights, Workforce Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Project Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Project Management, Workflow Management, Large Language Modeling, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, Project Planning, Microsoft Copilot, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Documentation, Content Creation, Risk Management, Business Ethics, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Convolutional Neural Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      43K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Music Business Foundations: Berklee
    • Arizona State University TESOL: Arizona State University
    • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Generative AI for Data Scientists: IBM
    • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
    • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
    • Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts: University of Pennsylvania
    • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
    • Business Analytics: University of Pennsylvania

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