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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      When Disaster Meets Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Emergency Response, Mitigation, International Relations, Case Studies, Risk Analysis, Community Development, Risk Management, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Diplomacy, Water Resource Management, International Relations, Mediation, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Governance, Environmental Laws, Data Collection

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Social Justice, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Securing Digital Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Healthcare Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Health Care, Health Technology, Market Dynamics, Medicare, Health Administration, Medicaid, Health Policy, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Regulatory Affairs, Insurance, Market Trend, Stakeholder Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      610 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Legal Research, Sociology, Advocacy, World History, Storytelling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Brand Awareness, Digital Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Emory University

      Childbirth: A Global Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Gestión de Marca

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Strategic Partnership, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Persona Development, Organizational Strategy, Internal Communications, Business Strategy

      4.8
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      256 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change II

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      451 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • When Disaster Meets Conflict: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Water Cooperation and Diplomacy: University of Geneva
    • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University
    • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
    • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
    • Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters: University of Copenhagen
    • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota
    • Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection: University of London
    • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account : Coursera Project Network
    • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University

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