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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Infographics, Photography, Journalism, Content Creation, Blogs, Writing, Research, Media and Communications, Research Reports, Storytelling, Social Media, Instagram

      4.9
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      The University of Tokyo

      Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      765 reviews

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Art History, World History, European History, Liberal Arts, Writing, Timelines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Time Management, Productivity, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      559 reviews

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Influencing, Empowerment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Communication, Mindfulness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Modern American Poetry

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, Creativity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

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      National Taiwan University

      中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Risk Management, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Resilience, Health Assessment, Medical Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      432 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Education and Training, Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Research, Curriculum Development, Liberal Arts, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

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      University of Cape Town

      Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Research, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Scientific Methods, Data Collection

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular literature courses

    • Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
    • Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor: Universidad de los Andes
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot: Wesleyan University
    • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
    • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • 中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota

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