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International Relations Courses

International Relations courses can help you learn diplomatic negotiation, conflict resolution, international law, and global governance. You can build skills in policy analysis, cultural awareness, and strategic communication, which are vital for engaging with diverse perspectives. Many courses introduce tools like data analysis software for assessing geopolitical trends and simulation platforms for practicing negotiation tactics.


Popular International Relations Courses and Certifications


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    Case Western Reserve University

    Introduction to International Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Interactive Learning, Case Studies

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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Positivity, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Self-Motivation, Psychology, Decision Making, Social Skills, Mindfulness, Cognitive flexibility

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business Entry Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Export Control, Global Marketing, International Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intercultural Competence, Business Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Growth Strategies, Go To Market Strategy, Franchising, Investment Management, Commercial Laws, Business Risk Management, Market Analysis, Contract Management

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business Context

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, World History, Business Economics, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
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    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910

    Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, European History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Culture, Economics, Governance

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    Rice University

    America Through Foreign Eyes

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, International Relations, Immigration Law, Intercultural Competence, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts

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    IESE Business School

    The Art of Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Active Listening

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    University of New Mexico

    International Business I

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Business, Financial Market

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Branding, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Diplomacy, Case Law, Adjudication, International Relations, Case Studies

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Understanding Political Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Research, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Research Methodologies

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    University of Geneva

    Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Family Law, Legal Research, Research

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular international relations courses

  • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
  • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
  • International Business Entry Strategies : University of Colorado Boulder
  • International Business Context: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910: University of Virginia
  • America Through Foreign Eyes: Rice University
  • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
  • International Business I: University of New Mexico
  • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague: Universiteit Leiden

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