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      Illinois Tech

      History of Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Music History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Electronic Media, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Interactive Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business Context

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, World History, Business Economics, Cultural Diversity

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Global Marketing, Organizational Structure, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Human Resource Management, Coordination

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Globalização, Impacto Social e Mundo Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainable Business, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Payment Systems, FinTech, Business Technologies, International Relations, Blockchain, Business Strategies, International Finance, Digital Assets, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Performance Measurement, World History, Investments

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      Emory University

      Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Global Trends for Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, Economics, Business Economics, Governance

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Maternal Health, Social Justice, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Oil and Gas, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Moneyball and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, World History, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Governance

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular global history courses

    • History of Video Games: Illinois Tech
    • Climate Change: The Basics: Council on Foreign Relations
    • International Business Context: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Globalização, Impacto Social e Mundo Digital: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
    • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania
    • Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons: Johns Hopkins University
    • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London

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