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      University of London

      Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Timelines, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Essentials of Sensory Science

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Research Design, Usability Testing, Science and Research, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Human Factors, Anatomy, Product Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Zurich

      Teaching Science at University

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Education and Training, Lecturing, Student Engagement, Drive Engagement, Course Development, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Investigation, Creativity, World History, Writing, Performing Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Applying to U.S. Universities

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Planning, Student Services, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      518 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel, Business Ethics, Market Research, Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, Corporate Sustainability, Innovation

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, AI Product Strategy, Regression Analysis, Business Ethics, Computer Vision, Governance

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, X-Ray Computed Tomography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Minnesota

      Evaluating User Interfaces

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Research, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Test Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Classical papers in molecular genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Qualitative Research, Patient Communication, Health Policy, Health Equity, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Operations, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Ideation, Research, Financial Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      403 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories: University of London
    • Essentials of Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
    • Teaching Science at University: University of Zurich
    • Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare: University of London
    • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
    • Marketing Strategy: Illinois Tech
    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch: Coursera Project Network
    • Evaluating User Interfaces: University of Minnesota
    • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva

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