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19 Online Short courses in International Development

Certified Expert in Islamic Microfinance
The Certified Expert in Islamic Microfinance course from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management has designed the certification in order to provide you with the necessary skills and know-how to become a well-rounded Islamic microfinance professional
The Science of Well-Being
In this The Science of Well-Being course offered by Coursera in partnership with Yale you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits.
Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Conclusions
This Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Conclusions course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rutgers the State University of New Jersey will be the final course in the Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization.
Introduction to International Relations
The Introduction to International Relations programme is offered by Boston University.
Researching Global Development
In this Researching Global Development module at The Open University UK you’ll undertake independent research about an aspect of global development to produce a dissertation. With guidance from your tutor, you’ll develop your own project based on your personal interests and objectives.
Understanding Global Development Management
Build your knowledge of the global development sector and discover how development can be managed with this Understanding Global Development Management offered by FutureLearn in partnership with The Open University by FutureLearn.
Digital Ethnography
This Digital Ethnography program offered by University of Oxford includes data gathering and analysis using “digital tools” such as mobile phones, GPS technology and software programmes which supplement conventional ethnographic and qualitative research methods.
Project Proposal Design
This Short Executive Programme equips professionals from the private sector, public institutions, semi-public bodies, and development organisations with consultancy-level skills and practical frameworks to identify funding opportunities, design competitive project proposals, and institutionalise long-term fundraising systems.
Global development in practice
This Global development in practice module from The Open University UK is presented on the innovative FutureLearn platform with full tutor support, including opportunities for both synchronous and asynchronous interaction.
Development and Planning in African Cities - Exploring theories, policies and practices from Sierra Leone
As African cities grow, learn how development and planning help urban actors to make cities just and sustainable for all with Development and Planning in African Cities - Exploring theories, policies and practices from Sierra Leone course offered at UCL delivered through FutureLearn.
Professionalism in an era of change
In this Professionalism in an era of change course offered by Coursera in partnership with Utrecht University we aim to provide you with an insight into how recent societal and technological developments have changed the work of professionals in a variety of professional domains and how this in turn affects professionalism.
Developing Industrial Internet of Things
Engage the Technology that Drives Industrial IoT. Master the key skills required to be employed in the Industrial Internet of Things space with this Developing Industrial Internet of Things Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder.
The Secret Life of Research Interviewing (SLoRI)
The Secret Life of Research Interviewing (SLoRI) course offered by University of Oxford is for postgraduate students and early career researchers who wish to gain an understanding of the theoretical, practical and ethical practices an empirical researcher adopts when interviewing participants.
Procurement Basics
This Procurement Basics Course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rutgers the State University of New Jersey is part of the Global Procurement and Sourcing SpecializationWhen you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
Hypothesis-Driven Development
This Hypothesis-Driven Development course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Virginia is supported by the Batten Institute at UVA’s Darden School of Business. The Batten Institute’s mission is to improve the world through entrepreneurship and innovation.
Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education
This Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan is open to professionals interested in learning more about leadership in higher education for a changing demographic or interested in developing their own leadership skills.
Personal Professional Development
Develop new or existing skills and knowledge in various areas of public health and primary care if you are a health professional with The University of Manchester's Personal Professional Development.
Strategic Sourcing
This Strategic Sourcing course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rutgers the State University of New Jersey will be supported videos, readings a a required case with peer review.
Key Challenges In Global Development
In this Key Challenges In Global Development module at The Open University UK you’ll critically engage with conflict, governance, justice, and transformation as key challenges that cut across all development issues, processes and interventions.