70 Courses and Certifications

Penn Courses & Certifications 2024

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Master of Computer and Information Technology

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Master of Computer and Information Technology

The “Master of Computer and Information Technology” degree course is an online degree program awarded by the University of Pennsylvania in association with Coursera. This course is ideal for students who do not have a Computer Science background to be successful in the computing and Information technology fields. The program is A first-of-its-kind that offers an Ivy League master’s degree in the Computer science field. 

The “Master of Computer and Information technology” syllabus is a group of 6 core courses, and 4 electives to choose from. The core concepts cover topics such as fundamentals of computer science, Software development, algorithms, and much more. Whereas for the electives registration candidates must complete learning at least 4 core courses. The course prepares the candidates to take on this competitive tech industry with ease.

The “ Master of Computer and Information Technology Training can help students to get placed in healthcare, finance, education, government sectors, and even in the core software development industry. With the help of this course, candidates can showcase and apply their skills to have a positive impact on society in terms of the development of Computer Science.

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16 Months
$ 3,480
Leadership And Management in New Age Business

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Leadership And Management In New Age Business

4.5 Months
2,25,000
Top 10 Social Issues for the Presidents First 100 Days

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Top 10 Social Issues for the President’s First 100 Days

With the Top 10 Social Issues for the President’s First 100 Days course, candidates get to thoroughly understand the depth & intricacies of the social policy issues constantly facing the newly elected US President & congress. The course, in detail, describes the whole funnel behind a President working with congress to pass new laws and implement social policies that are of very high concern and have a severe impact on human lives and community.

Top 10 Social Issues for the President’s First 100 Days certification course taps into the vast knowledge and ideas of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice (SP2) faculty and helps candidates examine and understand the most pressing social justice & policy issues which impact the overall population. The pertinent articles concerning the real-time national level issues are regularly provided & the course material is updated after regular intervals to ensure maximum relevance among the candidates related to the course content. 

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14 Weeks
Beginner
Free
The Oral Cavity Portal to Health and Disease

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The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

The Oral Cavity: Health and Disease certification by Coursera brings together experts from the medicine and dental healthcare fields to provide perspectives on various topics. Experts like Dr. Thomas P. Sollecito, Dr. Eric Stoopler, and Dr. Uri Hangorsky of the University of Pennsylvania in association with Coursera, have created this course. This course explores how dental and medical specialists collaborate to manage patients affected by medical conditions.

Throughout the course, medical specialists will present an overview of specific disease entities, followed by dental educators. They will discuss the relevant oral manifestations and implications associated with certain diseases. Learners will discover a wide range of topics in The Oral Cavity: Health and Disease certification course. They will explore pain management, diabetes's impact on medicine and dentistry, endocrine disorders, dermatologic conditions, as well as the role of the oral cavity in diagnosing and treating blood and bone marrow cancers. The course consists of video lectures, practice exercises, and a final exam.

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9 Weeks
Intermediate
6,618
An Introduction to American Law

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An Introduction to American Law

An Introduction to American Law course is a 11 hours program offered by the University of Pennsylvania via Coursera. The course introduces various areas of American law which includes criminal law, contract law, civil procedure, constitutional law and tort law. The course provides an overview of dilemmas and complexities of the law applications in different aspects from an American point of view.

An Introduction to American Law syllabus covers tort law to sue anyone if other people cause harm and injury to them. The course provides a deep understanding of contract law to monitor the promise between two individuals and the consequences of breaking the promise with various real-life examples. 

An Introduction to American Law training explores property law and constitutional law to study the functioning and structure of the United States government with different individual rights. The course focuses on criminal law by discussing punishments and defences used in criminal charges with various excuses and justifications. The course syllabus also includes the civil procedure that should be followed by parties and judges in civil cases.

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Legal Knowledge Knowledge of International law
Feeding the World

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Feeding the World

Feeding the World is a 8-week long online certification course offered by the University of Pennsylvania. The course targets learners interested in gaining deeper insights into animal food systems. This course consists of eight modules with a total duration of 20 hours. Provided by Coursera, this course will help you learn about the driving forces behind modern food production science, such as population growth, urbanisation, emerging affluence, resource constraints, and biological limits. 

Throughout the Feeding the World online course, you will explore the health benefits and concerns related to the production and consumption of animal products. You can examine how animal production impacts resource efficiency and the environment.

With the help of the Feeding the World certification, you will learn about different types of animal food production systems and discuss myths and misconceptions surrounding them. Also, you will closely analyse the global issues, problems, and challenges in these food systems, and how scientists, farmers, and veterinarians are working together to find solutions.

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Big Data and Education

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Big Data and Education

There has been a surge in the use of online and software-based learning tools and their applications in the education sector in recent times. This has resulted in an increase in data generated that can be used for improving educational effectiveness. This can also help in supporting research for learning. The Big Data and Education by edX is one such initiative to make candidates learn about the methods and key analytics techniques for data mining and its uses in education.  This Big Data and Education certification will teach candidates about the various techniques and methods being used by researchers and developers in the data mining of the education domain. 

The various methods covered in the Big Data and Education certification syllabus are using and applying Python and other tools such as RapidMiner etc. The practical aspects of this like determining the trustworthiness and other application shortcomings will also be covered. The learners have two modes to join the programme; free and verified. In the verified mode, the learners need to pay the fee and will get the certificate whereas in the audit mode, the candidates can join the course free of cost and get a limited duration. 

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8 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Big Data
Introduction to Dental Medicine

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Introduction to Dental Medicine

7 Weeks
Beginner
6,638
Intellectual Property Law and Policy Part 2

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Certificate

Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Part 2

Intellectual Property is a new and exciting field in Law. It involves debate around copyright, trademark policies, and their alternatives. The Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Part 2 certification course is the second part of a two-part course on edX. It aims to train candidates in the ins and outs of IP laws and trademark policies. 

Created by the prestigious University of Pennsylvania for edX, the Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Part 2 training is seven weeks long. The curriculum delves into the technical aspects of the modern realities of intellectual property rights. It also looks at future alternatives to policies that shape our lives in the contemporary world. 

Through the Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Part 2  online course, candidates will learn about some seminal legal cases and consider their real-world implications. Led by their instructor, R. Polk Wagner, the programme will take candidates through some critical IP laws and concepts. Moreover, the University of Pennsylvania offers a verified certificate at the end of the training. By enrolling in any one of the tracks namely verified and audit the students may learn the programme. During the audit track, learning is free for a limited time period whereas during the verified track learning is unlimited but paid.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of law
Wonders of Ancient Egypt

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Wonders of Ancient Egypt

Egypt is one of the countries that has a wealthy and long history. The country is linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, dating to the time of the pharaohs. The fertile Nile river, temples, ancient monuments, and pharaohs are the central reason for its strong history. The course on Wonders of Ancient Egypt is an initiative by the University of Pennsylvania for the learners who wish to dig deeper into the history of Egypt. 

Wonders of Ancient Egypt training is available on the Coursera portal and the course shall make learners aware of the rich and strong history of Egypt. The learner shall learn about the wonders and strange traditions of the country. This is an online course with flexible deadlines of 6 weeks duration. The classes will be delivered by the experts in the art and history of Egypt and shall be completed within 9 hours. The candidates who have enrolled in the course will also receive Wonders of Ancient Egypt certification from the University of Pennsylvania by the end of the course. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Intellectual Property Law and Policy Part 1

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Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Part 1

The Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Part 1 certification course by edX is a six-week programme offered by the University of Pennsylvania. The course will be instructed online, and the lessons’ video transcripts will be accessible to the students. Besides, this is an intermediate-level programme that is related to the field of law. Moreover, it will be led by expert faculty from the University of Pennsylvania.

In addition to the above-mentioned information, the Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Part 1 certification syllabus is a comprehensive one and covers all the basics related to intellectual property. For instance, it provides an overview of the subject at first, after which you get to study patents and the characteristics of valid patents. The syllabus also covers some of the policy implications of intellectual property rights.

Furthermore, the Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Part 1 online course can be studied free of cost as a student only needs to register on edX to pursue the programme. But if he or she wants to get himself/herself accredited, then he/she will have to pay the certification fee. Also, there are no time-related restrictions, and thus, you can learn at your speed and in the comfort of your house. By enrolling to any one of the tracks namely verified and audit the students may learn the programme. During the audit track, learning is free for a limited time period whereas during the verified track learning is unlimited but paid.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of law
Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

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Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

Offered by the University of Pennsylvania, Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes is a 6-week beginner-level online course. In this online certification course, students will explore off-grid, stand-alone systems and the key components of photovoltaic, wind, and hydroelectric systems. The Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes certification by the University of Pennsylvania via Coursera will enable learners to implement what they have learned by conducting an energy audit to examine power consumption, recognizing crucial system components of small-scale systems, building a budget for a small-scale system design, and developing a design for executing a small-scale system.

The Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes certification syllabus provides learners with the concepts of the solar spectrum, the Stefan Boltzmann Law, and Wien’s Displacement Law. It will also cover the important elements of a photovoltaic system, the role of charge controllers and inverters in Photovoltaic systems, and low-head hydroelectric systems components. The Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes training programme is available for free to enrol. However, if any student wants to get access to all course materials, including graded assignments, he/she must purchase the course.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of clean energy
Going Out on a Limb Anatomy of the Upper Limb

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Going Out on a Limb: Anatomy of the Upper Limb

This Going Out On a Limb: Anatomy of the Upper Limb training is a six weeks online course. Penn University designed and offered this course through the EDX platform. This course was explained by James S. White.

The anatomy lab is no longer limited to first-year medical students. Anyone can learn about the upper limb without using a cadaver with this online anatomy course.

This course will introduce you to the anatomy of the upper limb using basic human anatomical terminology and then examine the bones of the upper limb and how they articulate at joints using what you've learned. Users can also learn about the muscles that move those joints, as well as the upper limb's innervation and blood supply.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Introduction to Online and Blended Teaching

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Introduction to Online and Blended Teaching

6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
English for Business and Entrepreneurship

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English for Business and Entrepreneurship

The English for Business and Entrepreneurship Training Course is a beginner-level course provided by the University of Pennsylvania and financed by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. The course available on the Coursera website is taught in a 100% online mode.

The English for Business and Entrepreneurship Certification Course is a self-paced course that is suitable for non-native speakers of the English language who would like to explore more about the aspects of language in connection with the global economy and entrepreneurship sector. The course is delivered through interesting video lectures and authentic reading materials in the English language.

The English for Business and Entrepreneurship Online Course will help learners become proficient in the language topics required to emerge successful in the international business arena. The 5 weeks long will include core business concepts and notions along with business vocabulary and language features.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Language skills Speaking skills Writing skills Reading Skills Business Management Entrepreneurial skills
The Tabernacle in Word & Image

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The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Revealed

The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Revealed certification course is an estimated 5 weeks online course. This programme can be studied through the online platform edX. The syllabus comprises five video lectures in number and are short that explore Mantua, Malkiel Ashkenazi’s Tavnit ha-mishkan manuscripts.

The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Revealed training course has no pre-requirement of knowing Jewish or intellectual history. This short history programme also introduces a free, and fascinating Italian Jewish text concerning the collection portrayed at the University of Pennsylvania. Professor Guetta explains through this programme by studying the manuscripts which state how Jews intellectually lived their lives.

2 different tracks are offered by Edx, one of which is the audit track which offers limited but free access whereas the other one is the verified track which gives unlimited access to the course materials.

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5 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
A Crash Course in Causality Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data

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A Crash Course in Causality Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data

The course of inferring causal effects from the observational data offered by the platform of Coursera is free of cost course. The enrolled candidate can get a certificate for this course after paying a fixed amount according to the guidelines of the Coursera platform. The duration for this course is 5 weeks. This course is taught under the guidance of experts from the University of Pennsylvania. The E-certificate is available after the completion of this course.

The enrolled candidates will be provided with all the quizzes, assignments, video lectures, web links for books and references. As this course is free of cost and online, it is easily accessible for all the sections of society. Financial aid is also provided. The course of inferring causal effects from the observational data is highly recommended for all the students, teachers and researchers who are interested in this field. Financial aid is also available for all learners who cannot afford the fee. Total 33 percent of people started a new career after completing this course and 29 percent of them got career benefits after pursuing this course.

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5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Statistical skills
Understanding Classroom Interaction

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Understanding Classroom Interaction

Have you ever wondered why some lectures feel like an interrogation while others are lively and engaging? Why do some students never participate while some always have their hands in the air? Why does nobody (or everybody) laugh at a teacher’s jokes? If yes, then the Understanding Classroom Interaction certification course might be the right fit for you, as it answers all these fundamental questions and more.

Understanding Classroom Interaction by edX is designed for classroom teachers in all subject areas and levels. It provides many analytical techniques and tools that answer many classroom interaction questions. It also deals with the impact language has on everyday classroom talk. Each module introduces fundamental techniques and concepts pertaining to classroom discourse and its analysis.

Moreover, the Understanding Classroom Interaction certification syllabus also emphasizes promoting critical reflection and allows you to develop your unique analytical toolkit. When you’ve completed the five-week training, you will be an expert in the necessary pedagogical practicals required for effective classroom interaction. Lastly, if you wish to showcase your newly learned teaching skills, the course completion certificate will allow you to do so and get it by paying the fee. The students can also audit the programme for a limited duration for free. 

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Teaching skills
Applying to United States Universities

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Applying to United States Universities

5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Robotics Perception

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Robotics: Perception

The ‘Robotics: Perception’ online course is developed for the students to enhance their knowledge of the process involved in object grasping which is accomplished by the computation of the 3D posing of objects and the robot navigation. This Robotics specialization course is a part of the mechanical engineering domain under physical science and engineering, it is provided for the students on the online education platform Coursera and is offered by the University of Pennsylvania. The course is a self-paced learning program where the students will take approximately thirty three hours to complete the course. 

The intermediate level certification engages the students to familiarize themselves with the concepts of visual odometry and landmark-based localization to understand the process of navigation in robots. The course curriculum is offered with subtitles in French, Portuguese, Russian, English, Spanish for the candidates to experience a better learning process. The ‘Robotics: Perception’ training program by Coursera ensures a certificate for the participants who complete the course.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
6,634
Skills Covered:
Robotic skills Knowledge of physics Mathematical skill Automation skills Knowledge of engineering
Corporate Social Responsibility A Strategic Approach

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): A Strategic Approach

The fundamental course on Corporate social responsibility (CSR): A strategic approach, provides the learners a beginner-friendly atmosphere to learn the technique of CSR to be incorporated into businesses which shares values of scotties for both customer welfare and business profits. This Corporate social responsibility (CSR): A strategic approach certification course is issued by edX, an online education providing platform in partnership with the University of pennsylvania. Corporate social responsibility (CSR): A strategic approach programme, is under the guidance of experienced faculty from the University of Pennsylvania that follows a flexible learning system of self-paced online courses without much prerequisites. The students have the choice to audit the course without payment or go for a verified track account which offers the benefits of certification, unlimited course access, and graded assessments, to the students.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR): A strategic approach course mainly focuses on CSR and its applications with stresses on key and basic concepts like corporate structures and nonprofit experience involved in implementing CSR, developing better partnerships, improving uses of pooled resources, how to deepen the impact and so on. The candidates will be getting 2 tracks to complete the course. One is the verified track which offers unlimited access to the course materials. Again on the other hand in the audit track, the stduents are only allowed to study the course for a limited period free of cost.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of corporate affairs
Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

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Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

Computational Thinking for Problem Solving is a beginner-level course administered by the University of Pennsylvania. The online programme will provide the learners with a deep insight into computational thinking which is used to deal with a problem in a systematic manner and come up with solutions that could be initiated by a computer. Computational Thinking for Problem Solving Certification Syllabus will guide the learners on computation thinking, the development and analysis of algorithms etc that will enable the students to approach the problems from the perspective of computer scientists. 

Offered by Coursera, the Computational Thinking for Problem Solving Certification Course is a programme targeted at beginner-level audiences that could be completed within 18 hours. Computational Thinking for Problem Solving Certification by Coursera is developed by Susan Davidson who is the Weiss Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. 

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Algorithm Design and Analysis

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Algorithm Design and Analysis

The Algorithm Design and Analysis Training Course is a self-paced intermediate level course constituting the Computer Science Essentials for Software Development Professional Certificate program. The online course delivered through expert course materials will discuss the design and analysis of algorithms and related topics.

The Algorithm Design and Analysis Live Course can be opted by anyone interested in learning about problem-solving skills using computational methods. The 4 week-long course requires learners to have basic knowledge of discrete mathematics, probability, and Java programming language.

After successful completion of the Algorithm Design and Analysis Certification Course on the edX platform, learners will receive a valid course certificate. The course will be taught by Sampath Kannan, faculty of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Algorithms
Data Structures and Software Design

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Data Structures and Software Design

4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Science of Generosity Do Good Feel Good

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Science of Generosity Do Good Feel Good

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Software Development Fundamentals

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Certificate

Software Development Fundamentals

4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Removing Barriers to Change

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Removing Barriers to Change

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Hollywood History, Industry, Art

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Penn via Edx
Certificate

Hollywood: History, Industry, Art

The Hollywood: History, Industry, Art course will help you explore how Hollywood became globally prominent and art that is widely celebrated. The course curriculum covers how the present-day Hollywood industry plays a role in politics using film, TV, and new media. You will also dive deep into the various studios such as Warner Bros, Disney, and Fox and their story in cinema's evolution. 

The Hollywood: History, Industry, Art certification programme will uncover the impact, advanced technological tools had on the process of creating a movie. By taking examples of various independent and Hollywood films, the course will provide insights into the transitions we can expect to see in the future. The four-week training from edX is entirely self-paced but has a time constraint in case the students have selected the audit mode. In case of selection of the verified mode, the candidates will have an unlimited amount of time to complete the programme.

Besides, the Hollywood: History, Industry, Art online programme by Edx is taught by an experienced faculty, Peter Decherney from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania. The introductory level course requires no prerequisites. The training falls into the communication domain and covers synchronised sound, color cinematography, home video, computer graphics, and the internet.  

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history

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