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      LearnKartS

      Cloud Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Virtualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Cloud Platforms, Servers, General Networking, Amazon Web Services, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Private Cloud

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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      Community Engagement in Research and Population Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Community Outreach, Data Collection, Research, Program Evaluation

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Speaking Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Time Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Biology, Research and Design, Microbiology, Innovation

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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Social Media Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Paid media, Instagram, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Driving engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Global Marketing, Demography, Business Risk Management, Analysis, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Policy Development, Governance, Vulnerability, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Technology Strategies, Compliance Management, Decision Making, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Art and the Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Digital Transformation, Community Development, Policy Development, Culture, Innovation, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Criterios para la Gestión y el Aseguramiento de la Calidad en la Educación Superior

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Teaching, Education and Training, Accountability, Program Standards, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Program Evaluation, Research, Policy Development

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cloud Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Community Engagement in Research and Population Health: University of Rochester
    • Speaking Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Social Media Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy: IE Business School
    • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • مهارات العرض والتقديم | Presentation Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps: CertNexus

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