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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Policy, Finance, International Finance, Investments, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Financial Regulation, Market Analysis, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      405 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Comparative Health Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      تجربة العملاء وخلق القيمة

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Product Knowledge, Customer experience strategy (CX), Team Oriented, Product Lifecycle Management, Value Propositions, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Cost Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      Tel Aviv University

      The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, International Relations, Governance, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      341 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The World Bank Group

      From Climate Science to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Mitigation, Environment, Resilience, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Action Oriented, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      إنشاء تصميمات مذهلة لطقم علامة تجارية تسويقية باستخدام كانفا

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Style Guides, Logo Design, Branding, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yale University

      East Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Hearing Loss

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Patient Treatment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      480 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Higher Education, Education and Training, Child Development, Goal Setting, Curriculum Development, Emotional Intelligence, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      306 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Care Coordination, Clinical Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      IIT Bombay

      Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentations, Persona Development, Business Communication, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Innovation, Business Strategy, Technical Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Live Streaming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      340 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Finance for Everyone: Markets: McMaster University
    • Comparative Health Systems: University of Pennsylvania
    • تجربة العملاء وخلق القيمة: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem: Tel Aviv University
    • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group
    • إنشاء تصميمات مذهلة لطقم علامة تجارية تسويقية باستخدام كانفا: Coursera Project Network
    • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Introduction to Hearing Loss: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    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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