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      University of Michigan

      Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Human Services, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Survey Data Collection and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Qualitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Statistical Software, R Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change II

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

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

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      IBM

      Generative AI Advance Fine-Tuning for LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Performance Tuning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Health Equity Research

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Governance, Training Programs, Case Studies, Education and Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      344 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Academic Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Policy Analysis, Research Design, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Energy Modeling: Predicting & Optimizing Consumption

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Laboratory Experience, Google Gemini, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Analytics, Data Analysis, 3D Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Sustainable Systems, Facility Management, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      History of Medical Cannabis

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Biology, Research Methodologies, Legal Research

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

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Environmental Policy, Feasibility Studies, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Critical Issues in Urban Education

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Public History, Higher Education, Social Studies, Common Core Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Research, Governance, Socioeconomics

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of Michigan

      Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Welfare, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Community Health, Family Law, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Mental Health, Research

      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 policy courses

    • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
    • Survey Data Collection and Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
    • Generative AI Advance Fine-Tuning for LLMs : IBM
    • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Energy Modeling: Predicting & Optimizing Consumption: Coursera Instructor Network
    • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage: The University of Edinburgh

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