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      University of Pennsylvania

      Reconstructing America's Story

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Advocacy

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Electronic Health Records

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Information Management, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Data Integrity, Electronic Medical Record, Data Quality, Clinical Data Management, Health Care, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Care Coordination, Data Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Health Assessment, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Learning Theory, Community Health, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Contemporary Palestinian History

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, World History, Diplomacy, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Research, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Telehealth Best Practices and Uses

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Equity, Health Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Telecommunications, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Patient Safety

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISC2

      Systems and Application Security

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Threat Management, Disaster Recovery, Information Privacy, Encryption

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Childhood Education and Development, Multimedia, Education and Training, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Child Development, Pedagogy, Mediation, Digital Communications, Interactive Learning, Content Creation, Safety and Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Black Lives Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Demography, World History, Advocacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      The Politics of Skepticism

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Research, Ancient History, European History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Public Health, Scientific Methods

      3.9
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with ProfitBooks

      Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Accounting Software, Customer Data Management, Inventory Management System, Cloud Hosting, Tax Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounting

      4.5
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      University of Michigan

      Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Environmental Regulations, Policy Development, Vulnerability

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

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

    • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania
    • Data and Electronic Health Records: Johns Hopkins University
    • Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
    • Contemporary Palestinian History: Utrecht University
    • Telehealth Best Practices and Uses: University of California, Davis
    • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
    • Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Politics of Skepticism: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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