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      Universidad de los Andes

      Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Environment, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Analysis, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Policies, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.9
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      727 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Tuning, Interviewing Skills, Presentations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verification And Validation, Accountability

      4.8
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      632 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Transformation of the Global Food System

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Supply Chain, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Community Development, International Relations, Initiative and Leadership, Visionary, Teaching, Adult Learning Principles, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Empowerment, Instructional Design, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      522 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Governance, Change Management, Employee Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Unraveling the Cycling City

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Case Studies, Qualitative Research, Environment and Resource Management, European History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Digital Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Technology, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Automation, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Public Administration, Data Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Governance, Economics, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Drive Engagement, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Management, Business Marketing, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe: Universidad de los Andes
    • Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports: Google
    • Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs: Duke University
    • Transformation of the Global Food System: University of Copenhagen
    • Transforming Education in an Interconnected World: University of Michigan
    • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
    • The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State: Tel Aviv University
    • Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization: CertNexus
    • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
    • Unraveling the Cycling City: University of Amsterdam

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