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    • S

      Starweaver

      Understanding Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Business Communication, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Communication, Employee Engagement, Social Media

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      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, Epidemiology, Immigration Law, Cultural Responsiveness

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      534 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for Data Science with Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Data Synthesis, Information Privacy, Anomaly Detection, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Motivational Interviewing, Health Assessment, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Medical Terminology, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Entrepreneurship, Payment Systems, Medicare, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biology, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Global Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environment, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, World History, Environmental Science, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IE Business School

      Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, International Relations, Global Marketing, Demography, Business Risk Management, Analysis, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Neighborhoods

      Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Design, Environment, Community Development, Public Works, Building Design, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Geographic Information Systems, Economic Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Understanding Corporate Communications: Starweaver
    • Migration, Health and Equity in Europe: University of Geneva
    • The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation: Johns Hopkins University
    • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
    • Generative AI for Data Science with Copilot: Microsoft
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University
    • Global Arctic: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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