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      University of Michigan

      Las personas, la tecnología y el futuro de la movilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Policy Analysis, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Safety and Security, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Information Privacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Clinical Decision Support Systems - CDSS 4

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Information Privacy, Data Validation, Decision Support Systems, Health Informatics, Predictive Modeling, Verification And Validation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Centered Design, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Chronic Diseases, Diversity Awareness, Electronic Medical Record System

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Informatics, Health Equity, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Research, Public Health, Data Collection, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Environmental Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Environmental Issue, Personal Development, Environment and Resource Management, Visionary, Innovation, Decision Making, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Collaboration, Goal Setting

      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

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Talent Management, User Centered Design, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Human Resources Management and Planning, Policy Development, Public Administration, Strategic Communication, Project Design, Communication Strategies, Data Management, Program Evaluation

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Family Law, Social Sciences, World History, Culture, Diplomacy, Civil Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Smart Solid Waste Management

      Skills you'll gain: Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Civil Engineering, Construction, Radiation Protection, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Land Management, Process Engineering, Construction Management, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Policy, Pollution Prevention, Transportation Operations

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Liderança Equilibrada e Cultura de Inclusão

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Programs, Business Management, Business Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Policy Development

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      Ball State University

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Information Privacy, Informed Consent, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      La industria de hidrocarburos en la transición energética

      Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Safety Standards, Natural Resource Management, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, World History

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Las personas, la tecnología y el futuro de la movilidad: University of Michigan
    • Clinical Decision Support Systems - CDSS 4: University of Glasgow
    • Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities: University of Minnesota
    • Environmental Leadership: Duke University
    • IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Smart Solid Waste Management: L&T EduTech
    • Liderança Equilibrada e Cultura de Inclusão: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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