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    • U

      University of Rochester

      Introduction to Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Research, Laboratory Research, Public Health, Community Health, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Resource Allocation, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de Chile

      Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Risk Analysis, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yale University

      Music and Social Action

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Social Studies, Pedagogy, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Classical Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Assessing and Improving Community Health

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Care, Data Collection, Socioeconomics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Public Health, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Leadership and Management, Quality Improvement, Philanthropy, Health Care, Health Policy, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Fundraising, Performance Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Case Law, Legal Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Governance, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado System

      The Newborn Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Child Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pediatrics, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Infectious Diseases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Amsterdam

      Unraveling the Cycling City

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Public Policies, Qualitative Research, Environment and Resource Management, European History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      251 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Infectious Diseases, Mental Health, Respiration, Biology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Translational Science: University of Rochester
    • Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
    • Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes : Universidad de Chile
    • Music and Social Action: Yale University
    • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
    • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government: University of California, Irvine
    • The Newborn Assessment: University of Colorado System
    • Unraveling the Cycling City: University of Amsterdam

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