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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

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      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

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      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

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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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      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

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      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

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      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

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      Microsoft

      Media Relations and Crisis Management

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Internal Communications, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Communication Planning, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Real Time Data, Generative AI Agents

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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

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      Codio

      Cloud Computing Primer: Software as a Service (SaaS)

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Software As A Service, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Applications, Service Level, Business Software, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Collaborative Software, Product Demonstration, Growth Strategies, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economics, Public Policies, Income Tax, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Environmental Policy, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Mixed · 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

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

    • Generative AI for Data Science with Copilot: Microsoft
    • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
    • Migration, Health and Equity in Europe: University of Geneva
    • Sustainable Neighborhoods: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University
    • Global Arctic: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy: IE Business School
    • Media Relations and Crisis Management: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cloud Computing Primer: Software as a Service (SaaS): Codio

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