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International Development Courses

International Development courses can help you learn project management, economic analysis, policy evaluation, and community engagement strategies. You can build skills in data collection, impact assessment, and stakeholder collaboration. Many courses introduce tools like GIS for mapping resources, statistical software for analyzing data trends, and project management platforms that facilitate communication and planning across diverse teams.

Popular International Development Courses and Certifications


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    University of Minnesota

    Individual Development Plan (IDP)

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Timelines, Professional Development, Adaptability, Plan Execution, Professional Networking, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship, Resource Utilization, Communication

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Development, Economic Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Public Speaking, Resilience, Empowerment, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, Employee Coaching, Professional Networking, Branding, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Leadership Development, Leadership, Empathy, Social Media, Proactivity, Decision Making

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    Emory University

    Childbirth: A Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Midwifery, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Health Policy, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Public Health, Community Development, Care Management, Education and Training

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Urbanization and Development: Practice, Theory, and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economic Development, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Public Policies, Governance, Land Management, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Case Studies

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Adaptation, Development Environment

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Organizational Development and Change Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Team Management, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Change Management, Training and Development, Management Training And Development, Team Building, Workforce Development, Business Transformation, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Development, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Management, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gestion de projets de développement

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Risk Management, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Timelines, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Budget Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Purchasing, Communication Planning, Economic Development, Procurement, Scheduling, Investment Management, Management Training And Development

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    The World Bank Group

    Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Project Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Legal Risk, Risk Mitigation, Bidding, Stakeholder Management, Economic Development, Governance, Strategic Partnership, Stakeholder Communications, Project Implementation

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Development, Social Sciences, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills

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    University of Cape Town

    Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Research, Innovation, Discussion Facilitation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Individual Development Plan (IDP): University of Minnesota
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
  • Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University
  • Urbanization and Development: Practice, Theory, and Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Organizational Development and Change Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
  • Gestion de projets de développement: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics: The World Bank Group

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