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      California Institute of the Arts

      Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design, Logo Design, Design Strategies, Visual Design, Typography, Branding, Advertising, Aesthetics, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yad Vashem

      Chosen Issues in Holocaust History

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace: US

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Interactive Learning, Accountability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism I

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      284 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Security Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Policy Development, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Internet History, Technology, and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Innovation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      723 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Demography

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      301 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Policy, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Diplomacy, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Public History, Economic Development, Demography, Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Ideas from the History of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Chosen Issues in Holocaust History: Yad Vashem
    • Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace: US: SkillUp
    • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
    • Anti-Racism I: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today: Duke University
    • Internet History, Technology, and Security: University of Michigan
    • Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity: University of Colorado System
    • Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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