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      University of Colorado System

      Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Application Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Data Security, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Algorithms, User Provisioning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

      Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Economics, Resource Allocation, Environmental Issue, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      A la recherche du Grand Paris

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Culture, Economics, Public Policies, Education and Training, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Handicap visuel : comprendre et agir pour l'inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Adaptive Equipment, Workplace inclusivity, Social Skills, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Research, Child Development, Education Software and Technology

      5
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Marketing, Business Management, Financial Management, Public Relations, Business Strategy, Event Management, Governance, Organizational Structure, Finance, Advertising Sales, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Combining and Analyzing Complex Data

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Informed Consent, Information Privacy

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Tax Management, Policy Analysis, Income Tax, Market Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System
    • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
    • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
    • Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?: University of Minnesota
    • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po
    • Handicap visuel : comprendre et agir pour l'inclusion: University of Geneva
    • A prática da gestão de clubes e federações esportivas : Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Combining and Analyzing Complex Data: University of Maryland, College Park

    Why Learn Public Speaking?

    Public speaking is the skill of delivering messages in a structured, engaging, and persuasive way—whether in meetings, classrooms, events, or interviews. It builds confidence, sharpens communication, and strengthens your ability to connect with diverse audiences. Learning public speaking can help you present ideas effectively and influence outcomes in nearly any career path.

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