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    Explore American history from colonization to the present. Understand key events, figures, and movements that shaped the nation.

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      Skillshare

      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Collaborative Software, Mockups, Wireframing, User Flows, Data Import/Export

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21

      Skills you'll gain: Software Versioning, Software Design Patterns

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Helm Masterclass - From Beginner to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, Application Deployment, YAML, Development Environment, Package and Software Management, Containerization, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Software Versioning, Software Installation, File Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Medical Coders: Simplifying Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Information Management, Medical History Documentation, Prompt Engineering, Health Informatics, Operational Efficiency, Automation, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      History of Rock, Part One

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, World History, Media and Communications

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Introduction to Git and GitHub

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Code Review, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Issue Tracking, Software Engineering Tools, Software Development Tools, Command-Line Interface

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Anthropology, European History, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      555 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Pigmentos y fotones

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Photography, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Art History, Image Analysis, Curiosity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Literacy, Planning, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Become an EMT

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Vital Signs, Maternal Health, Child Health, Pharmacotherapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Pulmonology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Acute Care, Automated External Defibrillator, Respiratory Care, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Neurology, Cardiology, Medical History Documentation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Outreach, Media and Communications, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Timelines, Research, Creativity, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff: Skillshare
    • Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21: Packt
    • Helm Masterclass - From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
    • GenAI for Medical Coders: Simplifying Documentation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • History of Rock, Part One: University of Rochester
    • Introduction to Git and GitHub: Google
    • Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento: Universidad de Palermo
    • Pigmentos y fotones : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System

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