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    Study Western civilization for understanding historical and cultural development. Learn about major events, figures, and ideas that shaped the Western world.

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      U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Contemporary Issues in World Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Social Sciences, European History, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Governance, Economics, Trend Analysis, Security Strategy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Court Systems, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      793 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Research, Laboratory Research, Ancient History, General Science and Research, Investigation, Culture, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Data Collection, Geospatial Information and Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Storytelling, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Human Development, General Science and Research, Systems Thinking, World History, Physical Science, Research, Physics, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Human Capital: Globalization and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Human Capital, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture, Workforce Management, Leadership

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism III

      Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Economics, Research Methodologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Water in the Western United States

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Social Studies, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Laws, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Political Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Team Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Run Chart, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Baseball into the Millennium

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Labor Law, Public Safety and National Security, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Case Western Reserve University

      Be a Leader, Develop a Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular western civilization courses

    • Contemporary Issues in World Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
    • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
    • Human Capital: Globalization and Culture: University of Michigan
    • Anti-Racism III: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
    • Water in the Western United States: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University
    • Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement: Case Western Reserve University

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