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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Data Quality, Public Health, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Integration, Health Technology, Data Analysis Software, Technology Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Cybersecurity Tools and Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Penetration Testing, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Generative Model Architectures, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, System Monitoring

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Governance, NIST 800-53, Vulnerability Assessments, Audit Planning, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Appetite, Policy Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      AI for Decision Makers

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Generative AI

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

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      University of Michigan

      Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      Edible Insects

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for HR Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Technical Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Surveys, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, People Development, Generative AI, Interviewing Skills, Performance Review, Resource Planning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cross-border road transport in EU law context

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Labor Law, Labor Relations, Commercial Laws, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Court Systems, Civil Law, Workers Compensation, Legal Research, Coordination

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Compliance Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risking, Governance, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Income Features in ProfitBooks

      Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Sales Process, Accounting Software, Inventory Control, Small Business Accounting, Inventory Management System, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Cloud Security, Sales, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Billing & Invoicing, Reconciliation, Accounting, Estimation, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives: Johns Hopkins University
    • Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Microsoft Azure Cybersecurity Tools and Solutions: Microsoft
    • Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance: Macquarie University
    • AI for Decision Makers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • Edible Insects: National Taiwan University
    • Generative AI for HR Professionals: Vanderbilt University
    • Cross-border road transport in EU law context: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Generative AI: Microsoft

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