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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Family Law, Social Sciences, World History, Culture, Diplomacy, Civil Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Law, Governance, and Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Court Systems, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Diplomacy, Case Law, Legal Hearings, Adjudication, International Relations, Civil Law, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Creative Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Political Economy of Institutions and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Civic Engagement in American Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Advocacy, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Citizenship and the Rule of Law

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Legal Research, Political Sciences, Governance, Corporate Sustainability

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Introducción a la teoría política

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, European History, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, World History

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Inequality and Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Liberal Arts, Governance

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Microeconomics Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Resource Allocation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
    • International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague: Universiteit Leiden
    • The Creative Leader: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
    • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden
    • Civic Engagement in American Democracy: Duke University
    • Citizenship and the Rule of Law: University of London
    • Introducción a la teoría política: Università di Napoli Federico II

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