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      Macquarie University

      Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Customer Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Strategic Sourcing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Digital Transformation, Governance, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Innovation, Business Modeling, Business Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Surveys, Data Collection, Trend Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      490 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Epidemics

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Research, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Advocacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      715 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change II

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Behavioral Economics, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      445 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Child Development, Human Learning, Working With Children, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Liberal Arts, Vocabulary, Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Technical Communication, Exploratory Data Analysis, Public Health, Data Analysis Software, Decision Support Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Reporting, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      717 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Negocios Internacionales I

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Economic Development, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CVS Health

      Call Center Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Growth Mindedness, De-escalation Techniques, Data Entry, Greeting Customers, Teamwork, Inbound Calls, Customer Inquiries, Time Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Personal Development, Performance Metric, Verbal Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Health Policy, Public Policies, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular global health courses

    • Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage: Macquarie University
    • Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks: Johns Hopkins University
    • Epidemics: The University of Hong Kong
    • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
    • Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity: University of Colorado System
    • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
    • Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
    • Negocios Internacionales I: University of New Mexico

    Frequently Asked Questions about Global Health

    If you're adventurous, passionate about making a difference in the world, and committed to helping others, you might want to consider a career in global health. With a global health degree, you'll work with vulnerable populations around the world and look for ways to use education, research, and policy to enhance health. You can specialize in areas like hygiene, nutrition, diagnostics, maternal and child health, or vaccines. Or, you can focus on specific diseases like HIV/AIDS, cancer, tuberculosis, or epidemic disease. No matter what you choose, the work is meaningful and rewarding. Traits that can help you along the way include initiative, good interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.‎

    If you decide to go into global health, you can take a variety of career paths. Program managers create operational guidelines for global health programs associated with nonprofit organizations, governments, and private companies. Global health consultants look at how health programs are run and come up with ways to improve them. When there is an outbreak of infectious disease, epidemiologists search for a cause, identify at-risk populations, and look for ways to control spread. Global health educators teach people, families, and communities how to improve health and wellness. Policy analysts study how the policies of a global health program affect an organization and the community it serves.‎

    Places that hire people with a global health background include large national or worldwide agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Additional places you can work with a global health degree include non-profit and private businesses, domestic or foreign governments, pharmaceutical companies, colleges or universities, hospitals or clinics, and public relations firms.‎

    You can study a number of different topics related to global health, such as global studies, foreign language, medicine, international relations, public policy, project management, or education.‎

    Online Global Health courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Global Health skills. Choose from a wide range of Global Health courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Global Health, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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