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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Neurology, Science and Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biotechnology

      4.1
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Music Theory, Music

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Improvisación de jazz

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music, Storytelling, Music Performance, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe InDesign, Design Software, Design Research, Web Design and Development, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      265 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      The Piano Sonata: Origins to Mozart

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, User Experience Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Architecture

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Free Will and Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Mindfulness, Physiology, Human Learning, Biology, Psychology, Experimentation, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Composição: Escrevendo a letra

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?: Universiteit Leiden
    • Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project: Berklee
    • Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Improvisación de jazz : Berklee
    • The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image : California Institute of the Arts
    • Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Piano Sonata: Origins to Mozart: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program: University of Minnesota
    • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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