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      ESSEC Business School

      Paths to a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Risk, Return and Valuation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Risk Management, Capital Budgeting, Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      La Data Intelligence au service des organisations

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Business Transformation, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Information Management, Information Systems, Big Data, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Security, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Mastering Azure Databricks for Data Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Databricks, CI/CD, Real Time Data, Data Governance, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Data Management, Cloud Engineering, Big Data, Secure Coding, Data Storage Technologies, Integration Testing, Automation, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Restful API, Command-Line Interface, Systems Design

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gobierno corporativo: antecedentes

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Corporate Accounting, Accountability, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Structure, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Management, Financial Reporting

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Responsiveness, World History, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Media and Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Professional Networking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Migration and health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Immigration Law, Governance, Public Policies, Demography, Policy Analysis, Research

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Introduction to Renewable Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Innovation, Environment, Environmental Science, Transportation Operations, Environmental Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Architectural Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Sustainable Business Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Reporting, Environmental Management Systems, Business Transformation, Business Management, Business Strategies, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Risk Mitigation, Governance, Environmental Policy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Sustainable Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Civil Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Project Design, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Construction, Private Equity, Project Management, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Stakeholder Engagement, Capital Markets, Innovation, Environmental Policy, International Finance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Paths to a Sustainable Future: ESSEC Business School
    • Risk, Return and Valuation: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
    • La Data Intelligence au service des organisations: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty: Whizlabs
    • Mastering Azure Databricks for Data Engineers: Packt
    • Gobierno corporativo: antecedentes: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives: Duke University
    • Migration and health: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Renewable Energy: L&T EduTech

    Frequently Asked Questions about Governance

    Governance courses on Coursera explore the structures, processes, and policies involved in effectively managing various types of organizations and governmental bodies:

    • Understanding of governance frameworks and theories that guide organizational and public policy.
    • Skills in policy analysis and decision-making to enhance governance effectiveness.
    • Knowledge of regulatory environments and how they impact various sectors.
    • Techniques for stakeholder engagement and public administration.
    • Insights into ethical leadership and accountability in governance.
    • Strategies for risk management and compliance in a governance context.
    • Application of international governance standards and practices. ‎

    Governance courses on Coursera are designed to support learners at different stages of their professional journey:

    • Introductory courses are ideal for newcomers to governance, providing foundational knowledge and basic applications.
    • Intermediate courses are suitable for those with some experience in public administration, law, or business, looking to deepen their understanding of governance issues.
    • Advanced courses cater to experienced professionals seeking to refine their expertise in specific areas of governance, such as corporate governance, public sector reform, or international relations.‎

    Coursera offers a variety of educational pathways in governance:

    • Professional certificates that can help you demonstrate your governance capabilities and enhance your career prospects.
    • Specialized course certificates that focus on particular aspects of governance, such as environmental governance or digital governance.
    • Degree programs and professional qualifications that help prepare you for leadership roles in governance, policy-making, or public administration.‎

    Studying governance on Coursera can help prepare you for a range of roles in public, private, and nonprofit sectors:

    • Policy Advisor: Develop and evaluate policies to guide organizational or governmental strategy.
    • Governance Officer: Ensure that organizations adhere to legal standards and ethical practices.
    • Public Administrator: Manage public sector organizations, implementing policies and programs.
    • Corporate Governance Analyst: Oversee compliance and corporate governance frameworks within companies.
    • NGO Director: Lead nonprofit organizations, managing operations and strategic initiatives.‎
    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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