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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Time Management, Mental Concentration, Student-Centred Learning, Neurology, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      619 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Environment, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Science, Cultural Sensitivity, Analysis, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Patient Evaluation, Curriculum Planning, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Education Software and Technology, Health Assessment, Pedagogy, Psychological Evaluations, Curriculum Development, Simulations, Education and Training, Teaching, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Statistical Analysis, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Survey Creation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      821 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 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, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      496 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Understanding Violence

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Conflict Management, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Justice, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Trauma Care, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, IBM Cloud, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Physics, Applied Mathematics

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Energy and Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Natural Resource Management, Physics, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Culture, Community Development, Education and Training, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      287 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Negocios Internacionales I

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Economic Development, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Mechanics, Vibrations, Linear Algebra, Simulations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      386 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environment and Resource Management, Health Systems, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Medical Science and Research, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
    • Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe: Universidad de los Andes
    • Evaluación educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
    • Understanding Violence: Emory University
    • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction : Fractal Analytics
    • Energy and Environment: Dartmouth College
    • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
    • Negocios Internacionales I: University of New Mexico

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