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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistics For Civic Life II: Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Data Literacy, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Critical Thinking, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 525 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (525) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, AI literacy, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Electronic Media, Psychology

    4.9 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Writing, Communication Strategies, Decision Making, Problem Solving

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    AI Legal Governance: Audit, Accountability, & Tradeoffs

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Responsible AI, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Agentic systems, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Auditing, Accountability Frameworks, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Requirements, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Negotiation Strategies and Styles

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

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology

    4.5 stars, 120 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (120) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Avoiding AI Harm

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Social Justice, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent, Verification And Validation, Mitigation, Algorithms, Data Science

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Empirical Reasoning and Final Argument

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contingency Planning, Active Listening, Planning

    4.9 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Critical Issues in Urban Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Common Core Standards, Public Policies, Policy Analysis

    4.7 stars, 75 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (75) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Marketing Strategy Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Target Audience

    4.7 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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