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      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Culture, Timelines, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Delivery, Environment, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, Economics

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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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      169 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Maya Culture in Yucatan

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Anthropology, World History, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Timelines, Art History

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Liberal Arts, Writing, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Production Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Post-Production, Music, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Editing, Timelines, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Music Production: Crafting Award-Worthy Songs

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Editing, Creativity, System Configuration

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Improvisación de jazz

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Performance, Storytelling, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius)

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Education and Training, Family Law, International Relations, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Human Development, Governance, Interpersonal Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Design Software, ChatGPT, Innovation, Music, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Current Gen 3D Game Prop Production

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Prototyping, Design Research, Baking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Classical Music, Lecturing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries: University of Copenhagen
    • Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development: University of Michigan
    • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
    • Maya Culture in Yucatan: Universidades Anáhuac
    • 現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說: National Taiwan University
    • Music Production Capstone: Berklee
    • Music Production: Crafting Award-Worthy Songs: GRAMMY GO
    • Improvisación de jazz : Berklee
    • 深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius): National Taiwan University
    • AI Basics and Tools for Creativity: University of Michigan

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