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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals, Self, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Social Work, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Changing Status and Perception of Animals

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals and Institutions

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Culture, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Food and Beverage, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Equine Welfare and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Accident Prevention, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      396 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Water Resources, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Environment, Laboratory Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Economics, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Management

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Mediation, Stakeholder Management, Teamwork, Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Research Reports, Analysis, Employee Engagement, Assertiveness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Resolution Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Mediation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Cooperation, Collaboration, Planning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Qualitative Research, Risk Analysis, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Jordan University of Science and Technology

      General Histology

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Pathology, Neurology, Life Sciences, Biology, Structural Analysis, Laboratory Experience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Psychology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Human Development, Blood Pressure, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Respiration, Vital Signs, Biology, Speech Language Pathology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Changing Status and Perception of Animals: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis
    • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
    • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
    • Conflict Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Conflict Resolution Skills: University of California, Irvine
    • One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events: Johns Hopkins University

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