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University of Pennsylvania
Wonders of Ancient Egypt
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Timelines, Research Methodologies
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
1K reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Berklee
Pro Tools Basics
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Editing, File Management
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
604 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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University of California, Santa Cruz
Russian History: from Lenin to Putin
Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Governance, Economics
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
805 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Duke University
ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
151 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Berklee
Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
391 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
California Institute of the Arts
Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Typography
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
891 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Michigan State University
Camera Control
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
1.9K reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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University of New Mexico
Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
227 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
崑曲之美
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music Performance, Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Classical Music, Art History, Music History
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
694 reviews
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Berklee
El Músico Moderno
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Storytelling, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Writing, Creativity, Timelines, Editing, Automation, File Management, Peripheral Devices
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
781 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Berklee
Jazz Improvisation
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Oral Expression, Storytelling
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
788 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Wesleyan University
Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
1.4K reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks