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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music, Music Theory, Music History, Classical Music, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Graphical Tools, Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphic Design, Digital Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Multilevel Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Literacy, Statistical Methods, Research, Mathematical Modeling

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      The Piano Sonata: Beethoven and the Romantics

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Psychology, 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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      National Taiwan University

      紅樓夢-母神崇拜 (The Red Chamber Dream (2))

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Multimedia

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      GRAMMY GO

      Strategies for Audience Growth and Promoting Music Brands

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Brand Strategy, Social Media, Budget Management, Target Audience, Strategic Partnership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Communicating with the Public

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Writing, Performing Arts, Liberal Arts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Electronic Media, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Analysis, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sociology, Creativity, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Gonzo's Test Course 2

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Engineering Practices, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Science and Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategies for Success in your Music Career

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Relationship Management, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Business Relationship Management, Personal Development, Self-Awareness

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration: Sungkyunkwan University
    • How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator: Coursera Project Network
    • Multilevel Modeling: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • The Piano Sonata: Beethoven and the Romantics: University of Michigan
    • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
    • 紅樓夢-母神崇拜 (The Red Chamber Dream (2)): National Taiwan University
    • Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategies for Audience Growth and Promoting Music Brands: GRAMMY GO
    • Communicating with the Public: University of California San Diego
    • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder

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