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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    The Strategist's Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Dynamics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Facilitate Organized Online Dialogue with Considerit

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement, Content Management Systems, System Configuration

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Negotiation Strategies and Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Mark Twain

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, World History, European History, Research, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Writing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    大學之理念 (The Idea of a University)

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Personal Development, International Relations, Education and Training, Governance, World History, Cultural Diversity, Economics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Lives Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Sociology, World History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    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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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    القيادة المتناقضة كأسلوب تفكير

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematics Education, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Koç University

    Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    Resuelve conflictos laborales según la Guía de HBR

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Professionalism, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Expectation Management, Growth Mindedness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Strategist's Challenge: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Facilitate Organized Online Dialogue with Considerit: Coursera Project Network
  • Negotiation Strategies and Styles : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The American Renaissance and Mark Twain: Dartmouth College
  • 大學之理念 (The Idea of a University): National Taiwan University
  • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
  • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
  • International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes: Universiteit Leiden
  • القيادة المتناقضة كأسلوب تفكير: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors: University of Pennsylvania

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