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      Infosec

      Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Information Management, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Active Directory, Real Time Data, Zero Trust Network Access, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Integration, Cloud Applications, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Governance, Data Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Solution Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Data Migration

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Generative AI and Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, AI Personalization, FinTech, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Internet Of Things, Web Applications, Digital Assets, Energy and Utilities, Data Integrity, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Generative AI Agents, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Governance, Project Management, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, Procurement, Benefits Administration, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Planning, Financial Planning, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ESG Value Creation for Business Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Governance, Advocacy, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security – Specialty

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Patch Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Incident Response, Data Governance, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Program Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Governance, Project Management, Benefits Administration, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Scope Management, Resource Management, Risk Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Responsible AI - Principles and Ethical Considerations

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Data Security, Governance, Accountability, Complex Problem Solving, Mitigation, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Accountability, Advocacy, Student Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Certified Public Accountant, Compliance Management, Corporate Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Accountability, Public Accounting, Accounting, Stakeholder Management, Business, Auditing, Decision Making, Financial Management

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular governance courses

    • Leadership: Infosec
    • The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone: Kennesaw State University
    • Exam Prep AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert: Whizlabs
    • Generative AI and Blockchain: INSEAD
    • Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications: Microsoft
    • Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification: SkillUp
    • ESG Value Creation for Business Impact: Duke University
    • Exam Prep SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security – Specialty: Whizlabs
    • Program Management Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Responsible AI - Principles and Ethical Considerations: Fractal Analytics

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