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    Master debate skills for effective argumentation and persuasion. Learn to construct logical arguments, rebut opposing views, and communicate persuasively.

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      Wesleyan University

      Take Action: From Protest to Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Community Organizing, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Environmental Policy, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Social Media, Legal Strategy

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Public Policies, Social Studies, Governance, Public Administration, Legal Research, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, World History, Scientific Methods, Art History, Cultural Responsiveness, Storytelling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Black Lives Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Demography, World History, Advocacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Validating Your Startup Idea with MVP Experiment Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Target Market, Business Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, A/B Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Product Development, Business Analysis, Innovation, Analysis, Leadership

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The University of Sydney

      Confident Conversations About Race and Racism

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Assessment for Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Program Evaluation, Data Mining, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Facilitate Organized Online Dialogue with Considerit

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Content Management Systems, Student Engagement, System Configuration

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Equity, Health Policy, Public Health, Immigration Law, Health Care, Advocacy, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Human Services, International Relations, Governance, Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Resolving and Transforming Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Honesty, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Information Privacy, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Take Action: From Protest to Policy: Wesleyan University
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
    • Validating Your Startup Idea with MVP Experiment Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Confident Conversations About Race and Racism: The University of Sydney
    • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Facilitate Organized Online Dialogue with Considerit: Coursera Project Network
    • Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management: O.P. Jindal Global University

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