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      University of California, Irvine

      Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Social Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      665 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Sociology, Qualitative Research

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Public Health Approaches to Abortion

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Gynecology, Socioeconomics, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Administration, Active Listening

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Research, Investigation, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Timelines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Research, Psychology, Investigation, Creativity, World History, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Marketing Strategy Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Market Analysis, Peer Review, Marketing Planning, Marketing Management, Strategic Marketing, Customer Analysis, Hospitality Management, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Plan Execution, Target Market, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Open Mindset, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Ancient History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Cultures et pédagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Culture, Human Learning, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Curriculum Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Planning & Negotiating

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Event Planning, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Planning, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Customer Complaint Resolution

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      590 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      The Strategist's Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Consulting, Value Propositions, Business Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
    • Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Public Health Approaches to Abortion: Emory University
    • Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies: Northeastern University
    • Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare: University of London
    • Marketing Strategy Capstone Project: IE Business School
    • Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Cultures et pédagogies: University of Geneva
    • Business English: Planning & Negotiating: University of Washington

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