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    University of Cape Town

    Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Peer Review, Proofreading, Research, Sociology, Style Guides, Creativity, Learning Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Arts and Culture Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Art History, Organizational Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Liberal Arts, Fundraising, Target Audience, Value Propositions

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Advanced C1

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Expression, English Language, Language Competency, Writing, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Environmental Issue, Music, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Curriculum Development, Blended Learning, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Geometry, Research, Collaboration, Science and Research, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Introducción a la teoría política

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, European History, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, World History

    5
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Koç University

    Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Analysis, Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Liberal Arts, Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Human Computer Interaction

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    469 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Instructional Design MasterTrack® Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Education Software and Technology, Operations Management, Business Operations, Process Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Instructional Design, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Capability, Change Management, Learning Theory, Collaborative Software, Technology Strategies, Solution Design, Interactive Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Systems Analysis, System Implementation

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    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Maternal Health, Ancient History, Music, Health Care, Liberal Arts, Instrumental Music

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Compassion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Active Listening, Curiosity, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
  • Arts and Culture Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
  • English Advanced C1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos: Universidad Austral
  • Introducción a la teoría política: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University
  • Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Instructional Design MasterTrack® Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing : University of New Mexico

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