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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

      Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Public Health, Community Health, Data Analysis, Socioeconomics, R Programming, Data Visualization

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      University of California, Davis

      Writing with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Writing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Writing, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes

      Skills you'll gain: Stormwater Management, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Architectural Design, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Environmental Issue

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Google Workspace User and Resource Management

      Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Group Policy, Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Data Management, Security Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advancing Women in Tech

      The Art & Science of Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, Software Design, Interviewing Skills, Deep Learning, Technical Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Infrastructure for Transportation Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Civil and Architectural Engineering, HVAC, Transportation Operations, Architecture and Construction, Electrical Systems, Design Specifications, Construction Management, Public Works, Structural Engineering, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Land Development, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Development, Facility Management

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      Yale University

      Les médias numériques pour améliorer les résultats de santé

      Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Media and Communications, Patient Communication, Program Evaluation, Digital Communications, Public Health, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Health, Content Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Internal Controls, Accounting Software, Auditing, Fraud detection, Accounting, Data Quality, Alteryx, Business Process Automation, Pandas (Python Package), Automation, Data Analysis, Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Python Programming, GitHub

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Pathway to Space

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Environmental Monitoring, Music, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Concept Of Operations, Culture, Media and Communications, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Physical Science, Liberal Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Art History, Engineering Design Process, Writing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Marketing en Redes Sociales Proyecto Final

      Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Business Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Market, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, User Feedback

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Creativity, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Communication

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      Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância

      Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Child Welfare, Working With Children, Child Health, Pediatrics, Socioeconomics, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Human Development, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Care Coordination

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: University of Minnesota
    • Writing with Generative AI: University of California, Davis
    • Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes: Johns Hopkins University
    • Google Workspace User and Resource Management: Google Cloud
    • The Art & Science of Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Infrastructure for Transportation Systems: L&T EduTech
    • Les médias numériques pour améliorer les résultats de santé: Yale University
    • Applying Data Analytics in Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Pathway to Space: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Marketing en Redes Sociales Proyecto Final: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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