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      University of London

      Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Environmental Policy, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Climate Change Programs, Correlation Analysis, Policy Analysis, Scatter Plots, Statistics, Environmental Science, Probability Distribution

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Migration, Health and Equity in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Health Care, Research, Health Systems, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Data Collection

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Narrative Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, NIST 800-53, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Water Quality, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Presentations, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Composure, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Optimism, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      PwC India

      India Customs and Allied laws

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Export Control, Business Valuation, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Tax, Tax Laws, Compliance Management, Intercompany Accounting, Analysis, Commercial Laws, Tax Management, Transportation Operations, Policy Development, Public Policies, Problem Solving, Investigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Macroeconomics: Foundations and Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economic Development, International Finance, Financial Policy, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Accounting, Growth Strategies, Critical Thinking

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      International Water Law

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Arbitration, Climate Change Adaptation, International Relations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change: University of London
    • Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
    • Migration, Health and Equity in Europe: University of Geneva
    • Narrative Economics: Yale University
    • Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework: Infosec
    • Wetland Science and Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
    • India Customs and Allied laws: PwC India
    • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University

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