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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      La Economía Circular: ¿un mito o una posibilidad?

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Management Systems, Thermal Management, Environmental Policy, Product Lifecycle Management, Analysis, Resource Utilization

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Assessment for Learning

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Social Sciences, Legal Research, Case Law, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Case Studies, Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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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

      4.9
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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Research, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

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      Macquarie University

      Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of Leeds

      Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Brainstorming, Strategic Decision-Making, Persuasive Communication, Estimation, Analysis, Prioritization, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · 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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Copenhagen

      Making Democracy Fit for Climate

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Lobbying, Public Policies, Innovation, Governance

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      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Resolution Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Cooperation, Collaboration, Planning, Decision Making

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas

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

      4.8
      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, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Human Development, Personal Development

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

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

    • La Economía Circular: ¿un mito o una posibilidad?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Understanding Political Concepts: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
    • Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict: Macquarie University
    • Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve: University of Leeds
    • International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes: Universiteit Leiden
    • Making Democracy Fit for Climate: University of Copenhagen
    • Conflict Resolution Skills: University of California, Irvine

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