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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Physical Science, Research, Legal Research, Psychology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Handling Difficult Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Conflict Management, Tactfulness, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Communication Strategies, Performance Review, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Presentations, Tactfulness, Cognitive flexibility, Interpersonal Communications, Storytelling, Social Skills, Adaptability, Ingenuity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Negotiation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Presentations, Negotiation, Data Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Ingenuity, Optimism, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Problem Solving, Resilience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Mediation and Conflict Resolution

      Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Diplomacy, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Labor Relations, International Relations, Leadership, Employee Relations, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      740 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      #talkmentalillness

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Telehealth, Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Mediation, Leadership, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Trustworthiness, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Adaptability, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      779 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 Sciences, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Research, Science and Research, 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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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Understanding Political Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Scientific Methods, Research, Critical Thinking, Sociology, Research Methodologies, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Critical thinking: reasoned decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Systems Thinking, Decision Making, Research, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Legal Research, Political Sciences, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, International Relations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Handling Difficult Conversations: Packt
    • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan
    • فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
    • Mediation and Conflict Resolution: ESSEC Business School
    • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict: Macquarie University
    • Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.: University of Geneva
    • Understanding Political Concepts: Università di Napoli Federico II

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