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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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    Explore the Western Civilization Course Catalog

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Recognizing Others, Employee Retention, Culture, Leadership Studies, Human Resources, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Strategy, Empowerment, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs

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      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Infectious Diseases, Mental Health, Respiration, Biology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Planetary Health for Nurses

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Nursing, Infectious Diseases, Nursing Practices, Community Health, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Emergency Response

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Landscape Architecture, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Geographic Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Environment, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy in the USA

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Telecommunications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Case Law, Federal Information Security Management Act, Policy Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Western Australia

      Understanding Diversity and Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Employee Engagement, Data Collection, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Business Metrics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Health Equity, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Land Management, Culture Transformation, Public History, Relationship Building, Governance, Economics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Your World and What Shapes It

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Social Justice, Personal Attributes, Adaptability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology, Digital Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Race, Gender, and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Anthropology, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, World History, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Western Australia

      Attracting and Sourcing Diverse Candidates

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Awareness, Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Cultural Sensitivity, Employee Engagement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      'Their' World and How You Define It

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Programs, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Recognizing Others, Culture, Empowerment, Disabilities, Cognitive flexibility, Social Studies, Self-Awareness, Sociology, Social Sciences, Open Mindset, Innovation, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Planetary Health for Nurses: Yale University
    • Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia: The University of Tokyo
    • Privacy in the USA: EIT Digital
    • Understanding Diversity and Inclusion: University of Western Australia
    • Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Your World and What Shapes It: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System
    • Race, Gender, and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder

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