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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Oil and Gas, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      The French Revolution

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business Context

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, World History, Business Economics, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Egypt before and after pharaohs.

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Conspiracy Planet

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Content Creation, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Discussion Facilitation, World History

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      History of Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Music History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Electronic Media, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Interactive Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Innovation

      Build toward a degree

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Strategy, World History, Business Management, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Economics, Risk Management, Investments, Business Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      298 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Moneyball and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, World History, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Governance

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Estrategias para ganar. Meteorología en la vuelta al mundo

      Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Physical Science, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Climate Change Adaptation, Safety Assurance, Global Positioning Systems, Communication Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Safety Assurance, Engineering Practices

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      434 reviews

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      University of Michigan

      The History of Rocket Science

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation, Engineering Design Process

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Global Trends for Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, Economics, Business Economics, Governance

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

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

    • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • The French Revolution: The University of Melbourne
    • International Business Context: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Egypt before and after pharaohs. : Sapienza University of Rome
    • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • History of Video Games: Illinois Tech
    • Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Moneyball and Globalization: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Estrategias para ganar. Meteorología en la vuelta al mundo: Universitat de Barcelona
    • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston

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