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      Duke University

      Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Correlation Analysis, Scientific Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Software Engineering

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cognitive flexibility

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Conflict Resolution Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Mediation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Cooperation, Collaboration, Planning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Presentations, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Data Visualization, Persona (User Experience), Psychology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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      697 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Personal Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      621 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Planning, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      778 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Bienestar, equidad y derechos humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Student Engagement, Human Development, Advocacy, Interactive Learning, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Handling Difficult Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Empathy

      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, Legal Hearings, Case Law

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

    • Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively: Duke University
    • Generative AI Software Engineering: Vanderbilt University
    • Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia: University of California, Irvine
    • Conflict Resolution Skills: University of California, Irvine
    • ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World: University of Copenhagen
    • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
    • فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict: Macquarie University
    • Bienestar, equidad y derechos humanos: Universidad de los Andes

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