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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Influencing People

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Legal Strategy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Appeals, Case Law, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Child Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      720 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Data Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      International Water Law

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Arbitration, Climate Change Adaptation, International Relations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Affairs, Strategic Planning, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Community Development, Legal Research, Advocacy, Governance, Sustainable Development, Professional Networking, Case Studies

      4.8
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      958 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Studies, Case Studies, Research Methodologies

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, World History, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Civil Law, Socioeconomics, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Become a Journalist: Report the News!

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Data Collection, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Blogs, Writing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      School Health for Children and Adolescents

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Student Support and Services, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Parent Communication, Care Management, Communication Disorders, Neurology, Child Health, Behavioral Health

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public relations courses

    • Russian History: from Lenin to Putin: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Influencing People: University of Michigan
    • International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes: Universiteit Leiden
    • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • International Water Law: University of Geneva
    • Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World: University of Copenhagen

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