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      Microsoft

      Essentials with Azure Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI Advance Fine-Tuning for LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      620 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Course Development, Generative AI Agents, Ideation, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Strategies, Design, Persona Development, Data Ethics, Creative Design, Information Privacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, DevSecOps, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cloud Computing, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Threat Detection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Companies and climate change

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Management Systems, Business Transformation, Business Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Business Strategy, Environmental Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Health Equity, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Health Systems, Research, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Public Policies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Scientific Methods, Pharmaceuticals

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Care, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scenario Testing, Virtual Machines, Encryption

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Preventative Care, Health Administration, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Health Informatics, Telehealth

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Policy, Finance, International Finance, Investments, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Financial Regulation, Market Analysis, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Essentials with Azure Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Generative AI Advance Fine-Tuning for LLMs : IBM
    • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
    • Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner: University of Michigan
    • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
    • Companies and climate change: ESSEC Business School
    • Translational Science: University of Michigan
    • Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems: Imperial College London
    • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
    • Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender : Microsoft

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