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    Study earth sciences to understand geological processes and Earth's history. Learn about plate tectonics, mineralogy, and environmental geology.

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Behavior Management, Student Support and Services, Student Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Positive Behavior Support, Education Software and Technology, Working With Children

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Community Change in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Community Organizing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Outreach, Health Policy, Community and Social Work, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Political Sciences, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Ecosystems of California

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Life Sciences, Water Resources

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Regulation, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Banking, Crisis Intervention

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Sociology, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Herramientas de gestión de proyectos de desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Procurement, Budget Management, Scheduling, Cost Control, Purchasing, Timelines, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, Anthropology, World History, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Developing Training Materials, Instructional Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Video Production, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      490 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Pharmacokinetics

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Testing, Clinical Research, Laboratory Research, Clinical Trials

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      424 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Polar Peril

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Descriptive Statistics, Survey Creation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular earth sciences courses

    • Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo: Coursera Project Network
    • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Ecosystems of California: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies: The University of Sydney
    • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
    • Herramientas de gestión de proyectos de desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Introduction to Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Pharmacokinetics: Novartis
    • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome

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