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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Economics of Reforms and Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Environmental Regulations, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Financial Regulation, Public Policies, Health And Safety Standards, Bidding, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Banking, Procurement, Innovation, Cost Benefit Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Understanding Political Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Research, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Research Methodologies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Mediation and Conflict Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Diplomacy, Labor Relations, Case Studies, Interactive Learning, Communication, Active Listening, International Relations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    778 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Taxation of Multinationals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Laws, Tax, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, International Finance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Persona (User Experience), Psychology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Bienestar, equidad y derechos humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Development, Interactive Learning, Student-Centred Learning, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Correlation Analysis, Case Studies, Scientific Methods

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    424 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Sciences, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Diplomacy, Legal Strategy, International Relations, Conflict Management, Case Studies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Geneva

    Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Interactive Learning, Political Sciences, Economics, Education and Training, Personal Development

    4.8
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    University of London

    Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Economics of Reforms and Regulations: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Generative AI Software Engineering: Vanderbilt University
  • Understanding Political Concepts: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Mediation and Conflict Resolution: ESSEC Business School
  • Taxation of Multinationals for Everyone: Universiteit Leiden
  • ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Bienestar, equidad y derechos humanos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively: Duke University
  • Knowledge-First Social Epistemology: University of Glasgow
  • International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes: Universiteit Leiden

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