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    Explore global history to understand major historical events and trends. Learn about different cultures, civilizations, and their interactions throughout history.

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Research, Threat Management, Data Modeling, Anthropology, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, 3D Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      302 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Natural Resource Management, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment, Community Health, Environmental Monitoring, Health Policy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Age of Cathedrals

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Art History, Architecture and Construction, Higher Education, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Aesthetics, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      495 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Indigenous Canada

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Art History, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Political Sciences, Legal Research, World History, Policy Analysis, Governance, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Research, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Spatial Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Investment and Portfolio Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Finance, Performance Measurement, Investments, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Peer Review, Performance Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Management, Benchmarking, Futures Exchange, Risk Appetite, Market Dynamics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Global Business Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Active Listening, Concision, Data Storytelling, Customer Insights, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Strategy, Writing, Writing and Editing, Empathy, Technical Writing, Sales Presentation, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Technical Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Communications

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Fashion as Design

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Art History, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Design, Non-Verbal Communication, Creativity, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Global Health and Humanitarianism

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Systems, Public Health, Social Justice, International Relations, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Vulnerability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Introduction to International Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Trial Preparation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Case Law, Public Safety and National Security, Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Typography

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Illustrator, Creativity

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

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

    • Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
    • Age of Cathedrals: Yale University
    • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
    • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
    • Investment and Portfolio Management: Rice University
    • Global Business Communication: Starweaver
    • Fashion as Design: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester

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