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    University of London

    Citizenship and the Rule of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Legal Research, Political Sciences, Governance, Corporate Sustainability

    4.8
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    533 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Introduction to Political Citizenship

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Development, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Sociology, Student Engagement

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    16 reviews

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Democratic Governance and Policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Community Development, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Discussion Facilitation, Economics, Coordination, Sociology

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Science, Technology & Modernity

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Critical Thinking, Ancient History, Research, Science and Research, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, European History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analysis, Manufacturing and Production, Physics, Physical Science, Industrial Design, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Intellectual Property

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Systems Thinking, Journalism, Storytelling, Culture, Liberal Arts, Live Streaming, Social Sciences, Psychology, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, User Experience, Critical Thinking, Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Administración ágil de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Kanban Principles, Governance, Portfolio Management

    4.8
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    University of Copenhagen

    Making Democracy Fit for Climate

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Lobbying, Public Policies, Innovation, Governance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

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    University of Michigan

    Securing Digital Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing

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    Universidad de los Andes

    DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Public Policies, Human Relations Movement, Governance, International Relations

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Research Methodologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Citizenship and the Rule of Law: University of London
  • Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures: Dartmouth College
  • Introduction to Political Citizenship: University of Geneva
  • Democratic Governance and Policymaking: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Science, Technology & Modernity: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Administración ágil de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Making Democracy Fit for Climate: University of Copenhagen
  • The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan

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