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      Sciences Po

      Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Ancient History

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Social Studies, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Political Sciences, World History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Public Policies, Economics, European History, Qualitative Research, Governance, Data Collection

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Politics and Economics of International Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Electric Power Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Sciences, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Multilevel Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Modeling

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Anticorrupción: Introducción a conceptos y perspectiva práctica

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Social Network Analysis, Public Administration, Accountability, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Governance, Social Justice, Disciplinary Procedures, Legal Proceedings, Compliance Training, Political Sciences, Performance Measurement

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

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      Sciences Po

      International migrations: a global issue

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Demography, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Policies, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      556 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Thomas Berry的世界观:地球社区的繁荣 (The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community)

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Liberal Arts, Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, World History, Governance

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies, European History, Case Studies, Governance, Qualitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Qualitative Research Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Social Sciences, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Surveys, Research Design, Research Reports, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular earth sciences courses

    • Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés: Sciences Po
    • Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions: University of Cape Town
    • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
    • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
    • Politics and Economics of International Energy: Sciences Po
    • Multilevel Modeling: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Anticorrupción: Introducción a conceptos y perspectiva práctica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • International migrations: a global issue: Sciences Po
    • Thomas Berry的世界观:地球社区的繁荣 (The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community): Yale University
    • América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades. : Universidad de Chile

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