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    Data privacy and security courses on Coursera cover the principles and practices that protect sensitive information. Build skills in encryption, data governance, compliance, and risk management to help safeguard digital assets and support privacy in personal, corporate, and public-sector environments.

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity Risk Management Across Critical Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Security Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Information Assurance, Risk Modeling, Governance, Vulnerability Assessments

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Removing Barriers to Change

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      467 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Dirección y Gestión de Negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Process Management, Business Process, Branding, IT Management, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Business Process Improvement, Technical Management, Business Economics, Strategic Marketing, Operations Management, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Edureka

      Industrial Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      McMaster University

      DNA Decoded

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      University of Toronto

      Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Empathy, Psychology, Social Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Essential Skills for Comp & Benefits Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Data Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Google Sheets, Timelines, Data Cleansing, Agile Methodology, Employee Surveys, Focus Group

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Target Audience, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Telecommuting, Customer Communications Management, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-Up

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Branding, Lean Methodologies, Team Building, Legal Risk, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Brand Management, Intellectual Property, Team Management, Business Modeling, Presentations, Product Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      HubSpot Academy

      Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career

      Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Sales Training, Consultative Selling, Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Personalized Service, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      662 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data privacy and security courses

    • Cybersecurity Risk Management Across Critical Systems: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Removing Barriers to Change: University of Pennsylvania
    • Dirección y Gestión de Negocios: Universidad de Palermo
    • Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs: Coursera Project Network
    • Industrial Cybersecurity: Edureka
    • DNA Decoded: McMaster University
    • Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional: University of California, Davis
    • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
    • Essential Skills for Comp & Benefits Professionals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine

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