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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Evaluating Large Language Model Outputs: A Practical Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Program Evaluation, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Quality Assessment, Verification And Validation, Image Quality, User Feedback, Human Factors, Performance Metric

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Being Smart about Cycling Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Critical Thinking, Human Centered Design, Research

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Políticas educativas efectivas basadas en evidencia

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Financial Markets and Instruments

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Decision Making, Finance, Business Valuation, Capital Markets, Return On Investment, Equities, Securities (Finance), Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Risk Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cash Flows

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Data Integration, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Research, Report Writing, Surveys, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Analysis, Data Management, Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Translating Research to Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Research, Health Policy, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Climate Science for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Mental Health, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Cisco CCNP Security SCOR (Exam 350-701)

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Cloud Computing, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Network Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Data Security, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Mobile Security

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Global Health Program Equity and Quality: Plan and Manage

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Justice, Community Health, Health Administration, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Evaluating Large Language Model Outputs: A Practical Guide: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Being Smart about Cycling Futures: University of Amsterdam
    • Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Políticas educativas efectivas basadas en evidencia: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Financial Markets and Instruments: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
    • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: University of Minnesota
    • Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Translating Research to Patients: University of Michigan
    • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
    • IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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