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    Master debate skills for effective argumentation and persuasion. Learn to construct logical arguments, rebut opposing views, and communicate persuasively.

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      University of California, Irvine

      Types of Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Assertiveness, Stress Management, Leadership Studies, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving, Communication, Active Listening

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Assessment for Learning

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      The Strategist's Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Value Propositions, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Modeling, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Business Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Tactfulness, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Assertiveness, Composure, Emotional Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      The Politics of Skepticism

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Research, Ancient History, European History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Engage and Assess Students with Quizizz

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Survey Creation, Education Software and Technology, Performance Reporting, Content Performance Analysis, Data Collection, User Accounts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      National Taiwan University

      莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People)

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Culture, Social Skills, Lifelong Learning, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Dealing With Ambiguity, Open Mindset

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Policies, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Legal Proceedings, Sociology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory)

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Experimentation, Research Design, Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Negotiation, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Data Collection, Risk Appetite

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Biology, World History, Physics, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, World History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Biology, Public Policies, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Communicating with the Public

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Writing, Performing Arts, Liberal Arts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Types of Conflict: University of California, Irvine
    • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Strategist's Challenge: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • The Politics of Skepticism: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Engage and Assess Students with Quizizz: Coursera Project Network
    • 莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People): National Taiwan University
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • 實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory): National Taiwan University
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh

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