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      University of Copenhagen

      Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Health Care, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
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      170 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Data Infrastructure, Apache Hadoop, Data Management, Data Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Governance and Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, IT Security Architecture, Governance, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Asset Management, Resource Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Environment, Instructional Strategies, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Social Justice, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Relationship Building

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53, Cloud Standards, Data Security, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Cybersecurity, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, International Relations, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Risk Management Framework

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Causal Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Estimation, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Probability

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Introduction to Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Data Storytelling, Data Quality, Data Storage, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Security, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Machine Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Biology, World History, Physical Science, Mitigation, Taxonomy, Public History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Entreprise et changement climatique

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Environmental Management Systems, Business Strategy, Education and Training, Environmental Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Economics, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Management, Primary Care, Medicare, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Preventative Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Healthcare Leadership Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Leadership, Advocacy, Executive Presence, Health Policy, Team Leadership, Health Care Administration, Influencing, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Change Management, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
    • Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Governance and Strategy: Infosec
    • Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad: Universidad Austral
    • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
    • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
    • Causal Inference: Columbia University
    • Introduction to Data Management: Meta
    • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
    • Entreprise et changement climatique: ESSEC Business School

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