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    Explore the Governance Course Catalog

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Governance, Land Management, Community Development, Civil Engineering, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Project Finance, Spatial Analysis, Transportation Operations, Environment and Resource Management, Property and Real Estate

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      DataOps Methodology

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Literacy, Data Integration, Metadata Management, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Priorities, Data Pipelines, Sprint Retrospectives, Continuous Improvement Process, Sprint Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Analytics en las organizaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Governance, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Operational Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Market Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Structure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Edureka

      Business Intelligence with Databricks

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Databricks, Data Sharing, Business Analytics, Data Warehousing, Azure Synapse Analytics, Database Development, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Data Analysis, SQL, Data Governance

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      Databricks to Local LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Generative AI, Data Lakes, Extract, Transform, Load, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Large Language Modeling, Apache Spark, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Science, CI/CD, Data Governance

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Software-Defined Networking, Application Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Generative AI: A Game Changer for Program Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Generative AI Agents, Risk Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Requirements Analysis, Governance, Benefits Administration

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Infosec

      Fundamental Privacy Acts and Laws

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Governance, Medical Records

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Advocacy, Training and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies, Fundraising, Governance, Legal Risk, Policy Development, Strategic Partnership, Program Evaluation, Accountability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      ESSEC Business School

      L'investissement à impact : les nouvelles frontières

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Asset Management, Investment Management, Investments, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Finance, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Public Policies, Performance Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      77 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change and Global Affairs

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Environment, Policy Analysis, Mitigation, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, International Relations, Technology Solutions, Market Dynamics, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Environmental Science

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Governance, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      19 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • DataOps Methodology : IBM
    • Analytics en las organizaciones: Universidad de los Andes
    • Business Intelligence with Databricks: Edureka
    • Databricks to Local LLMs: Duke University
    • CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004): Packt
    • Generative AI: A Game Changer for Program Managers: SkillUp EdTech
    • Fundamental Privacy Acts and Laws: Infosec
    • Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • L'investissement à impact : les nouvelles frontières: ESSEC Business School

    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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