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      University of Alberta

      Science & Religion 101

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Biology, Cultural Responsiveness, World History, Anthropology, Physics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Augmented Reality, Teaching, 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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      National Taiwan University

      實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory)

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Experimentation, Behavioral Economics, Research Design, Negotiation, Peer Review, Research, Economics, Social Sciences, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Report Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Presentations, Tactfulness, Cognitive flexibility, Interpersonal Communications, Storytelling, Social Skills, Adaptability, Ingenuity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Social Sciences, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Marketing Strategy Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Target Market, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      The Strategist's Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Value Propositions, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Modeling, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Business Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · 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, Public Policies, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Legal Proceedings, Sociology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Public Health Approaches to Abortion

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Social Justice, Epidemiology, Health Care, Research, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Diplomacy, International Relations, Conflict Management, Mediation, Environment and Resource Management, Data Sharing, Negotiation, Governance, Data Collection

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

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      National Taiwan University

      莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People)

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Curiosity, Stress Management

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
    • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
    • 實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory): National Taiwan University
    • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan
    • Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.: University of Geneva
    • Marketing Strategy Capstone Project: IE Business School
    • The Strategist's Challenge: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Public Health Approaches to Abortion: Emory University
    • Water Cooperation and Diplomacy: University of Geneva

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