Debate courses can help you learn argument construction, critical thinking, public speaking, and effective rebuttal techniques. You can build skills in researching topics, analyzing opposing viewpoints, and presenting persuasive cases. Many courses introduce tools like debate formats, speech writing software, and platforms for practicing presentations, which enhance your ability to articulate ideas clearly and confidently.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Persona (User Experience), Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Research, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Diplomacy, Labor Relations, Case Studies, Interactive Learning, Communication, Active Listening, International Relations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Automation, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Liberal Arts, Persuasive Communication, Research, Statistics, Media and Communications, Appeals, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Scientific Methods, European History, Discussion Facilitation, Human Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Case Studies, Student Engagement, Human Development, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Studies, Case Studies, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, World History, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Civil Law, Socioeconomics, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Diplomacy, Legal Strategy, International Relations, Conflict Management, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months