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      Princeton University

      Paradoxes of War

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Security Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      692 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Feminism and Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Jury Trial, World History, Labor Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Culture, Economics, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      800 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Virginia

      The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

      Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Culture, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Tel Aviv University

      The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      803 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Columbia University

      Construction Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Project Finance, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Project Risk Management, Bidding, Building Information Modeling, Scheduling, Cost Control, Environment Health And Safety, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Real Estate, Cash Flows, Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Engineering Documentation, Data Modeling, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction, Information Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Negociación y Resolución de Conflictos

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Business Strategy, Active Listening, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Trigonometry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      L&T EduTech

      A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Three-Phase, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Wiring Diagram, Mechanical Design, Schematic Diagrams, Construction, Civil Engineering, Control Panels, Programmable Logic Controllers, Technical Standard

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Economic Development, Land Management, Water Resources, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Construction, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      The Engineering of Structures Around Us

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, 3D Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      146 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular civil war courses

    • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
    • Feminism and Social Justice: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Russian History: from Lenin to Putin: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
    • The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State: Tel Aviv University
    • Construction Management: Columbia University
    • BIM Fundamentals for Engineers: National Taiwan University
    • Negociación y Resolución de Conflictos: Universidad de Palermo
    • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation: L&T EduTech

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