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    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Analysis and Interpretation of Large-Scale Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Public Health and Disease Prevention, Maternal Health, Data Quality, Research Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      National Taiwan University

      International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2)

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Economics, Policy Analysis, Governance, Student Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      National Taiwan University

      International Communication and East Asian Affairs (3)

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Large Language Modeling, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Storytelling, International Relations, Research, Writing, Natural Language Processing, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      FortiGate: Protecting Google Compute resources

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Infrastructure Architecture

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      New Map for Product Managers: Superpower Grand Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Demography, Forecasting, Market Trend, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Economics, International Relations, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Financial Systems, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      New Map for Product Managers: Rulesets for Global Business

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Relations, International Finance, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Strategy, Political Sciences, Supply Chain Management, Market Analysis, Brand Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Beginning Security

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Engineering, Web Applications, Threat Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Threat Detection, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      University of Copenhagen

      Tackling cardiometabolic diseases – insights from India

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Public Health, Health Care, Care Management, Health Systems, Patient Evaluation, Risk Management, Socioeconomics, Nutrition and Diet

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Analysis, Information Systems Security, Network Protocols, Scripting, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • O

      O.P. Jindal Global University

      M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Surveys, Survey Creation, Environmental Laws, Environment, Sampling (Statistics), Political Sciences, Economic Development, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Immigration Law, Public Safety and National Security, Socioeconomics, Governance, Mitigation, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Security Strategy, Conflict Management

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular middle east courses

    • Analysis and Interpretation of Large-Scale Programs: Johns Hopkins University
    • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2): National Taiwan University
    • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (3): National Taiwan University
    • FortiGate: Protecting Google Compute resources: Google Cloud
    • New Map for Product Managers: Superpower Grand Strategies: University of Maryland, College Park
    • New Map for Product Managers: Rulesets for Global Business: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Beginning Security: Packt
    • Tackling cardiometabolic diseases – insights from India: University of Copenhagen
    • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
    • M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy: O.P. Jindal Global University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Middle East

    The Middle East is the region of the world where Africa, Asia, and Europe meet. While the exact number of countries included often varies depending on who is defining the region, it generally includes the Gaza Strip, Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus, parts of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, and Kuwait. Occasionally, Tunisia, Algeria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Morocco are also included. The region is known for its hot, dry climate, as well as its vast reserves of oil. It also has an established history of political and religious unrest. Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, and Kurdish are the main languages spoken in the region.‎

    Learning about the Middle East can help you gain an understanding and greater compassion for the area's cultures, values, and traditions. Anytime you have the chance to learn about the world around you—especially a country or region you aren't too familiar with—you get to learn about people from other cultures and how they live, as well as how their lives may impact yours. This may lead to more positive feelings about diversity, motivate you to help make changes in the world, and help you land a job that requires a sense of global awareness.‎

    Studying the Middle East can lead to several interesting and unique career opportunities, like working as a foreign service officer for the U.S. Department of State to protect American interests in the region. When choosing this career path, you may specialize in economics, politics, consular services, management, or diplomacy. You could also choose a career as an Arabic translator should you choose to learn the language. Arabic translators often work for the government. Because the Middle East plays such an important role in world history, you can go on to teach the subject at the middle school, high school, or college level. You may also want to become a Middle East studies professor at a university. In terms of business and marketing roles, you can land a job at an international corporation that has interests in the Middle East.‎

    Taking online courses about the Middle East means learning about the region and what it was like in ancient times or studying its current state of affairs. You can learn about specific political issues that have plagued the region for centuries or learn about less contentious topics, like the people, the culture, the geography, and the language.‎

    Online Middle East courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Middle East skills. Choose from a wide range of Middle East courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Middle East, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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