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      Universidad Austral

      Estrategias de Redes Sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, LinkedIn, Facebook, Content Strategy, Professional Networking, Instagram, Content Creation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budget Management, Lead Generation, Photography, Target Audience

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Entendiendo la depresión a lo largo del ciclo vital

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Pediatrics, Psychotherapy, Pharmacotherapy, Chronic Diseases, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric Assessments, Child Development, Working With Children, Public Health

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Workplace inclusivity, Accountability, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Community Health, Leadership Development

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      Yale University

      Music and Social Action

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Pedagogy, Teaching, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Advocacy, Case Studies

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      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Cybersecurity in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Cryptography

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      CertNexus

      Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Big Data, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Diversity Awareness, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Valuation, Analytical Skills, Data Quality, Asset Management, Information Management, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Management Information Systems, Data Strategy, Data Warehousing, Data Science, Information Privacy, Information Architecture

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      Duke University

      Blockchain Business Models

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Encryption, Technology Strategies, Business Logic, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Public Key Infrastructure, Innovation, Distributed Computing, Due Diligence, Network Protocols

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      University of Copenhagen

      After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Teamwork, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Agile Project Management, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Relationship Building

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Estrategias de Redes Sociales:Ā Universidad Austral
    • Entendiendo la depresión a lo largo del ciclo vital:Ā Universidad de los Andes
    • Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare:Ā University of Michigan
    • Music and Social Action:Ā Yale University
    • Cybersecurity in the Cloud:Ā University of Minnesota
    • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies:Ā CertNexus
    • Designing Effective Science Communication:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Blockchain Business Models:Ā Duke University
    • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure:Ā University of Copenhagen

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