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      Johns Hopkins University

      Biostatistics in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Box Plots, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, Science and Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Improve Your English Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Presentations, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Skills, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Business Communication, Interviewing Skills, Concision, Vocabulary, Writing, Writing and Editing, Professional Development, English Language

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, Research Design, Presentations, Research Methodologies, Data Ethics, Interviewing Skills, Information Privacy, Diversity Awareness

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

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      Arizona State University

      Public Speaking and Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Instructing, Concision, Student Engagement, Goal-Oriented

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Target Audience, Content Creation, Brand Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Advertising, Performance Reporting, Advertising Campaigns, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, DevOps, Sprint Planning, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, User Story, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, Cloud-Native Computing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Public Cloud, Backlogs, Continuous Integration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Public Relations Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Planning, Media and Communications, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Management, Plan Execution, Business Ethics, Campaign Management, Goal Setting, Teamwork

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Risk, Malware Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, NIST 800-53, Information Privacy, Risk Management Framework, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Cryptography, Authentications

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Behavioral Health, Preventative Care, Social Studies, Chronic Diseases, Health Informatics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Public Speaking with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Canva (Software), Verbal Communication Skills, Infographics, Communication, Graphic and Visual Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Target Audience, Press Releases, Public Relations, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Generative AI Agents, Program Evaluation, Generative AI, Social Media, Content Creation, Crisis Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychological First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Crisis Intervention, Triage, Psychological Evaluations, Rapport Building, First Aid, Emergency Services, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Improve Your English Communication Skills: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
    • Public Speaking and Presentations : Arizona State University
    • From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online: Google
    • DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
    • Strategic Public Relations Planning: Starweaver
    • Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities: Google
    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
    • Public Speaking with Canva: Coursera Project Network

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