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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      International Security Management

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Public Safety and National Security, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Risk Management, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Sustainable Agricultural Land Management

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      629 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Healthcare Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Peer Review, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Intellectual Property, Clinical Trials, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Primary Care, Health Care, Medical Equipment and Technology, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Health Policy, Care Coordination, New Product Development, Payment Systems, Revenue Forecasting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Behavioral Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Environment Health And Safety, Community Health, Health Systems, Infectious Diseases, Behavioral Economics, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Public Policies, Preventative Care, Social and Human Services

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      645 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Economics, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Policy, Health Systems, Psychology, Policy Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Sample-based Learning Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Sampling (Statistics), Algorithms, Simulations, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG Risks and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Financial Management, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Environmental Management Systems, Financial Analysis, Governance, Due Diligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Science and Technology of China

      职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Productivity, Collaboration, Creative Thinking, Adult Education, Teamwork, Innovation, Personal Development, Quick Learning, Learning Strategies, Open Mindset, Operational Efficiency, Lifelong Learning, Workflow Management, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Motivation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Public Works, Health Policy, Environmental Regulations, Community Development, Regulatory Affairs, Project Finance, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Strategic Partnership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Program Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Generative AI, Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Return On Investment, Strategic Planning, Benefits Administration, Leadership and Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Artificial Intelligence, Goal Setting

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Mitigation, Social Justice, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Data Ethics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Security Governance & Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Standard Operating Procedure, Data Integrity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Sustainable Agricultural Land Management: University of Florida
    • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
    • Sample-based Learning Methods: University of Alberta
    • ESG Risks and Opportunities: University of Pennsylvania
    • 职场修炼:学习、创新、协作与自我实现: University of Science and Technology of China
    • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
    • Program Management Fundamentals: Microsoft

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