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Western Civilization Courses

Courses in Western Civilization often teach historical analysis, critical thinking, cultural literacy, and the impact of major philosophical movements. You can build skills in evaluating primary sources, understanding socio-political contexts, and drawing connections between historical events and contemporary issues.


Popular Western Civilization Courses and Certifications


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    Case Western Reserve University

    Basic Principles of Geostatistical Geospatial Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Geostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Validation, Histogram, Box Plots, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Evaluation

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    University of Western Australia

    Attracting and Sourcing Diverse Candidates

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Awareness, Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Media Strategy, Social Media

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Maya Culture in Yucatan

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Anthropology, World History, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Timelines, Art History, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Sourcing, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis

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    University of Colorado System

    Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, digital literacy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Sociology

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    The University of Tokyo

    Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Creativity, Social Studies, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Psychology, Qualitative Research

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Ancient History, Research, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Governance

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Governance

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    University of Western Australia

    Understanding Diversity and Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Data Collection, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Business Metrics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular western civilization courses

  • Basic Principles of Geostatistical Geospatial Modeling: Case Western Reserve University
  • Attracting and Sourcing Diverse Candidates: University of Western Australia
  • Maya Culture in Yucatan: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy: University of Western Australia
  • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System
  • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
  • Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve University
  • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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