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Debate Courses

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.

Popular Debate Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IE Business School

    Competitive Interactions and Disruptive Change

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Trend, Competitive Intelligence, Market Share, Market Opportunities, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Benchmarking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Negotiation Strategies and Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Plan Execution

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Social Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Education Software and Technology, Relationship Building, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Professionalism, Learning Styles, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Language Competency, Grammar

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Assessing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Behavior Management, Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Facilitate Organized Online Dialogue with Considerit

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Collaborative Software, Community Organizing, Control Panels, Driving engagement, System Configuration

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    How to Understand Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 1

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Personal Integrity, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Reasoning Across the Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Case Studies

    ★ 4.4 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    The Strategist's Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.7 (81) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Performing Arts, Music, Drive Engagement, Motivational Skills, Business Management, Storytelling, Oral Expression, Leadership, People Management, Productivity, Musical Composition, Workforce Management, Writing and Editing, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement

    ★ 4.8 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    How to Tune Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 2

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Development

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Social Justice, Preventative Care, Health Care, Advocacy, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oncology, Discussion Facilitation

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular debate courses

  • Competitive Interactions and Disruptive Change: IE Business School
  • Negotiation Strategies and Styles : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Intermediate English: Social Interactions: Voxy
  • Knowledge-First Social Epistemology: University of Glasgow
  • Professional Skills: Assessing Conflict: Arizona State University
  • Facilitate Organized Online Dialogue with Considerit: Coursera
  • How to Understand Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 1: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • The Strategist's Challenge: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music: University of London

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