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      Sungkyunkwan University

      In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Research

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Ethics of Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Informed Consent, Psychology, Research and Design, Cultural Diversity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Informatics, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Team Management, Statistical Process Controls, Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Business Process, Graphing

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Management, Care Coordination, Rapport Building, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care

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      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Team Management, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process, Production Process, Root Cause Analysis, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Universidad Austral

      La Disrupción del Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Legal Technology, Digital Transformation, Public Administration, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Governance, Cryptography, World History

      4.8
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Natural Language Processing, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Intercultural Competence, Telecommuting, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Adaptability, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Technology Solutions, Communication, Time Management, Research, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Linux for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Network Monitoring, Graphical Tools

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 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 american history courses

    • In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Ethics of Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
    • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
    • Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases: Kennesaw State University
    • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University
    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
    • Six Sigma Principles : Kennesaw State University
    • La Disrupción del Blockchain: Universidad Austral
    • Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python: University of Colorado Boulder

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