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      IBM

      Encryption and Cryptography Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Blockchain, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Ethical Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Cyber Operations, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Artificial Intelligence Privacy and Convenience

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Data Governance, Predictive Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Social Justice, Empowerment, Social Work, Social Sciences, Disabilities, Community and Social Work, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      AI for Decision Makers

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Generative AI

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sociology, Governance, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, World History, Demography, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Technology Strategies, Economics, Qualitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a social media presence for your business using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Strategy, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Branding

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング)

      Skills you'll gain: Syllabus Development, Interactive Learning, Lesson Planning, Instructional Design, Train The Trainer, Higher Education, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Planning, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Student Support and Services, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing, Value Propositions, Global Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Diversity Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISACA

      Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, AI Product Strategy, Compliance Auditing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Data Security, Machine Learning Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Nouvelles approches pour mesurer la santé de la population

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Sampling (Statistics), Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Health Information Management, Data Integration, Electronic Medical Record System, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Encryption and Cryptography Essentials: IBM
    • Combining and Analyzing Complex Data: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
    • Artificial Intelligence Privacy and Convenience: LearnQuest
    • Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • AI for Decision Makers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado: Sciences Po
    • Build a social media presence for your business using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング): The University of Tokyo
    • Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace: Coursera Instructor Network

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