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    Explore music history to understand the evolution of musical styles. Learn about significant periods, composers, and cultural impacts of music.

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      Berklee

      Singing Popular Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Self-Awareness, Performing Arts, Music, Music Theory, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, World History, Risk Management Framework

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      378 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Community Development, Real Estate, Feasibility Studies, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Commercial Real Estate, Community Outreach, Project Finance, Due Diligence, Property Management, Project Risk Management, Project Design, Project Management, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Market Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Conflict Management, Social and Human Services, Cultural Responsiveness, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Work, Advocacy, World History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Storytelling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yad Vashem

      Chosen Issues in Holocaust History

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Violences et religions

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Camera and Imaging

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Photography, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Advanced Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Princeton University

      Paradoxes of War

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      693 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • W

      West Virginia University

      Wood Science: Beyond Building

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Physical Science, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      782 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      American Museum of Natural History

      Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Research, Education and Training, General Science and Research, General Medicine, Scientific Methods, Teaching, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Social Studies, Medical Privacy, Food and Beverage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      中医药与中华传统文化

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Care, Culture, Medical History Documentation, Cultural Diversity, Nutrition and Diet, World History, Ancient History

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Singing Popular Music: Berklee
    • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
    • Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community: University of Michigan
    • Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection: University of London
    • Chosen Issues in Holocaust History: Yad Vashem
    • Violences et religions: University of Geneva
    • Camera and Imaging: Columbia University
    • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
    • Wood Science: Beyond Building: West Virginia University
    • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History

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