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      University of Washington

      Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Leadership

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Adobe Digital Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Marketing, Market Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Performance Analysis

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Patient Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Design Thinking, Change Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Leadership, Conflict Management, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Analysis, Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Data Analysis Software, Project Planning, Patient-centered Care

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Affairs, Infection Control, Crisis Intervention, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Emergency Response, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Immunology, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Care, Health Systems, International Relations, Community Health, Patient Treatment

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      AWS Developer: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Application Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Branding, Global Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Loyalty Programs, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Event Planning, Consumer Behaviour, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Augmented Reality, Price Negotiation, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Oncology, Environment, Cell Biology, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Nutrition and Diet

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Health Care

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      The Business of Social

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Finanzas corporativas

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Fixed Asset, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Performance Measurement, Business Mathematics, Financial Data, Project Finance, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Financial Policy, Capital Markets, Microsoft Excel

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, Nursing Homes, Sanitation, Hand Hygiene, Infectious Diseases, Personal protective equipment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Urology, Epidemiology, Urinalysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
    • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
    • Adobe Digital Marketing Strategy: Adobe
    • Patient Safety: Johns Hopkins University
    • Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !: University of Geneva
    • AWS Developer: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne
    • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
    • The Business of Social: Northwestern University

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