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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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    • U

      University of Geneva

      Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !

      Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Healthcare Ethics, Mathematical Modeling, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Pharmaceuticals, International Relations, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Microbiology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Aptly

      Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Video Production, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Disabilities, Learning Strategies, User Centered Design, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Courage, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Technical Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Human Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture, Business Leadership, Anthropology, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Research

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Governance, Advocacy, Training and Development, International Relations, Fundraising, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Policy Analysis, Accountability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

      Financing Infrastructure in African Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Management, Finance, Decision Making, Public Administration, Economic Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Revenue Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Community Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      The History of Rocket Science

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Business Modeling, Political Sciences, Timelines, Engineering Design Process

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Governance, Public Administration, Transportation Operations, Environmental Issue, Finance, Environmental Policy, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Linguistic Diversity, What for?

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Creativity, Anthropology, Intercultural Competence, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Amsterdam

      Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Risk Management, Innovation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Collaboration, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design: Aptly
    • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Financing Infrastructure in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
    • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
    • Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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