Middle East courses can help you learn about regional history, cultural dynamics, political systems, and economic trends. You can build skills in critical analysis, cross-cultural communication, and research methodologies. Many courses introduce tools like geographic information systems (GIS) for mapping socio-political changes, data analysis software for economic modeling, and digital platforms for engaging with diverse perspectives.

Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Editing, Creativity, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Economic Development, International Finance, World History, Fiscal Management, Economics, Financial Systems, Global Marketing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Banking, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Governance, Environmental Policy, Community Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Community Development, Process Flow Diagrams
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Governance, Training Programs, Case Studies, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Art History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Respiratory Care, Primary Care, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Community Health, Patient-centered Care
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback, Teaching, Professional Development, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Google Workspace
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Physiology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Science and Research, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months