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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Research, Big Data

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Contemporary Palestinian History

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Research, Diplomacy, Case Studies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Timelines, Governance

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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      International Business II

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Business Management, New Business Development, Business, Organizational Structure, Intercultural Competence, Workforce Management, Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      796 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      698 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies, European History, Case Studies, Governance, Qualitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Childbirth: A Global Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Supply chain management: Be global

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Business Technologies, Sustainable Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      354 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Oil and Gas, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Social Studies, World History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Benjamin Franklin and His World

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, International Relations, Public History, Political Sciences, Governance, Diplomacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Business Strategy, World History, Business, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Investments, Business Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      298 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular global history courses

    • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Contemporary Palestinian History: Utrecht University
    • International Business II: University of New Mexico
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
    • Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado: Sciences Po
    • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University
    • Supply chain management: Be global: Macquarie University
    • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés: Sciences Po
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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