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      Utrecht University

      Understanding child development: from synapse to society

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Developmental Disabilities, Systems Thinking, Learning Theory, Research, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Biology

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      University of Geneva

      Particle Physics: an Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Radiation Protection, Science and Research, Experimentation, Research, Mathematical Modeling

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      Immersify

      Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nutrition, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Anatomy, Pathology, General Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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      Columbia University

      MOS Transistors

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Work with Components in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Style Guides, Wireframing, Software Design, Mockups, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

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      University of California, Irvine

      Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Computational Thinking, Biology, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Emerging Technologies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Respiration, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Systems Of Measurement, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Biology

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      Imperial College London

      How Vaccines Work

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Manufacturing Processes

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      Dartmouth College

      Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Risk Analysis, Cognitive flexibility

      4.8
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      Universiteit Leiden

      Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Anthropology, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Research

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Understanding Political Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Research, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Research Methodologies

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      4G Network Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, OSI Models, Cryptography, Digital Communications, Dataflow, Authentications, Encryption

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
    • Particle Physics: an Introduction: University of Geneva
    • Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System : Immersify
    • MOS Transistors: Columbia University
    • Work with Components in Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
    • Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us: University of Pennsylvania
    • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
    • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College
    • Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden

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