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      Johns Hopkins University

      Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Biostatistics, Health Equity, Medical Records, Demography, Vital Signs, Health Policy, Health Information Management, Data Collection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad CatĂłlica del PerĂş

      Fundamentos de analĂ­tica de datos educativos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Analytics, Looker (Software), Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Information Privacy, Strategic Decision-Making, Informed Consent

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Systems Thinking

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      AZ-800 Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Group Policy, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Windows Servers, Hyper-V, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Containerization, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Microsoft Windows, Docker (Software), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Network Administration, Authentications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      La EconomĂ­a de la Felicidad

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Data Collection, Surveys, Sociology

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Compensation Strategy, Case Studies, Compensation and Benefits, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development

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

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      L&T EduTech

      Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Transportation Operations, Environmental Monitoring, Estimation, Laboratory Testing, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Integration, Health Technology, Data Analysis Software, Technology Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Create a Professional Online Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Web Content, Relationship Building, Content Management, System Configuration, Information Privacy, General Networking, Planning, Communication Strategies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Workplace inclusivity, Accountability, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Community Health, Leadership Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UniversitĂ  di Napoli Federico II

      Comparative Research Designs and Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentos de analĂ­tica de datos educativos: Pontificia Universidad CatĂłlica del PerĂş
    • The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance: University of Amsterdam
    • Generative AI Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • AZ-800 Exam Prep: SkillUp
    • La EconomĂ­a de la Felicidad : Universidad de Palermo
    • Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation: L&T EduTech
    • Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Create a Professional Online Presence: University of Leeds

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