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      HEC Paris

      Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, B2B Sales, Sales, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Self-Awareness, Global Marketing, Human Resources, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Recruitment, Team Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Climate change education

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Collaboration, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Hydrology, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Quality, Environmental Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Education and Training, Sustainable Technologies, Teaching

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, International Finance, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Planning, Market Opportunities, Economic Development, Marketing Strategies, Shipping and Receiving, Human Resources Management and Planning, B2B Sales, Cultural Diversity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, World History, Business, Business Economics, Franchising, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Strategy, New Business Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      472 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Leadership and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Policies, Strategic Leadership, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Governance

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Challenges and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Advocacy, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Policy Development, Governance, Environmental Science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Lund University

      African development – from the past to the present

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Sustainable Development, Economics, International Relations, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Demography, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Governance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Innovation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      669 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Community Development, Real Estate, Feasibility Studies, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Community Outreach, Project Finance, Due Diligence, Sustainable Development, Property Management, Project Management, Capital Markets, Market Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Introducción al Derecho Internacional Público

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Arbitration, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Civil Law, Commercial Laws, Governance, Economics, Negotiation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Diseño de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Case Studies, Project Closure, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Project Management, Project Implementation, Economic Development, Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Stakeholder Engagement, Needs Assessment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      368 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies, Fundraising, Governance, Legal Risk, Policy Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Strategic Partnership, Program Evaluation, Accountability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit: HEC Paris
    • Climate change education: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leadership and Society: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Global Health Challenges and Governance: Imperial College London
    • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
    • Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development: University of Michigan
    • Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community: University of Michigan
    • International Business I: University of New Mexico
    • Introducción al Derecho Internacional Público: Universidades Anáhuac

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