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    Study Western civilization for understanding historical and cultural development. Learn about major events, figures, and ideas that shaped the Western world.

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      INSEAD

      Web3 and Blockchain Leadership for Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Governance, Business Transformation, Interoperability, Business Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technical Standard

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Be a Leader, Develop a Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building

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

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      University of Rochester

      History of Rock, Part One

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Electronic Media

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

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      Yale University

      Planetary Health for Nurses

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Nursing, Health Education, Infectious Diseases, Nursing Practices, Nurse Education, Community Health, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Health Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Emergency Response

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Overcoming Challenges in Self and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Community Development, Persistence, Adaptability, Empowerment, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness, Relationship Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy & Standardisation Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Writing, Legal Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Information Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Technology Strategies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Writing, Political Sciences, Advocacy

      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, Political Sciences, Creativity, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Psychology

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Society, and History

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      The Ancient Greeks

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

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

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

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Studies, Writing, Research, Culture

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular western civilization courses

    • Web3 and Blockchain Leadership for Transformation: INSEAD
    • Be a Leader, Develop a Leader: Case Western Reserve University
    • History of Rock, Part One: University of Rochester
    • Planetary Health for Nurses: Yale University
    • Overcoming Challenges in Self and Society: University of Colorado System
    • Privacy & Standardisation Capstone: EIT Digital
    • The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson: Dartmouth College
    • Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • The Ancient Greeks: Wesleyan University

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