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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Biomedical Visualisation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Scientific Visualization, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Terminology, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Anatomy, Animations, Image Analysis, Physiology, Biology, Medical Imaging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    522 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Utrecht University

    Human Rights for Open Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diversity Awareness, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Civil Law, Case Law, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    603 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Studies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics, Conflict Management, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Healthcare and Life Sciences v01.00.00

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Digital Transformation, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Thought Leadership

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Family Law, Legal Research, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Sports Medicine, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Arbitration, Culture, Social Sciences, Regulatory Compliance, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Environmental Issue, World History, Demography, Cultural Diversity, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economics, Public Policies, Qualitative Research

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Research, Science and Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    405 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Biochemistry, Legal Proceedings, Pharmacology, Sports Medicine, Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Determinants Of Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    368 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Research, Public Policies, Economics, Biomedical Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    362 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Sports and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular earth sciences courses

  • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
  • Biomedical Visualisation: University of Glasgow
  • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
  • Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés: Sciences Po
  • Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Healthcare and Life Sciences v01.00.00: Amazon Web Services
  • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
  • Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences: University of Lausanne
  • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
  • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences: University of Lausanne

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