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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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      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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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      University of Western Australia

      Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Human Resource Strategy, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Talent Acquisition, Employee Onboarding, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Business Metrics, LinkedIn, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      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, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Intercultural Competence, Public History, Governance, Economics

      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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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Analysis, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Economics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Race, Gender, and Culture

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Your World and What Shapes It

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Initiative and Leadership, Self-Awareness, Personal Development

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Research, Social Justice, World History, Public History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, European History, Advocacy, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Sustainable Consumption and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Science, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · 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, Empathy, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Recognizing Others, Culture, Disabilities, Cognitive flexibility, Social Sciences, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset, Innovation, Sociology, Autism Spectrum Disorders

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · 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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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Be a Leader, Develop a Leader: Case Western Reserve University
    • Planetary Health for Nurses: Yale University
    • Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion: University of Western Australia
    • Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System
    • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Race, Gender, and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Your World and What Shapes It: University of Colorado Boulder
    • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century: Dartmouth College
    • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan

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