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      The State University of New York

      Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Presentations, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Lifelong Learning, Public Relations, Constructive Feedback

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planification des mobilités

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Community Development, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Needs Assessment, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Food Safety and Sanitation

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing a Systems Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Rapport Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Complex Problem Solving, Diversity Awareness, Project Design, Consultative Approaches, Open Mindset, Project Management, Collaboration

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      I

      Imperial College London

      Health Systems Development: Health systems, Policy and Research

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Public Health, Health Disparities, Policy Analysis, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Policies, Program Evaluation, Research, Research Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Culture Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Policy Analysis, Change Management, Employee Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Waste Minimization, Environmental Management Systems, Facility Management, Innovation, Community Development, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Planetary Health for Nurses

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Nursing, Infectious Diseases, Nursing Practices, Community Health, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Emergency Response

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la Psicología

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Oncology, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Work, Empowerment, Health Care, Human Learning, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Positive Behavior Support, Preventative Care, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      439 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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

    • U

      Universidad de Chile

      Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Case Management, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Medical Privacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      701 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding: The State University of New York
    • Planification des mobilités: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Health Systems Development: Health systems, Policy and Research: Imperial College London
    • Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization: CertNexus
    • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Planetary Health for Nurses: Yale University
    • Fundamentos de la Psicología: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera Instructor Network

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