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    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Analytics, Data Management, Data Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Administration, Strategic Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      350 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Amsterdam

      Alternative Mobility Narratives

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Transportation Operations, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Records Management, File Management, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Y

      Yonsei University

      The Korean Economic Development

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Economic Development, Economics, Export Control, International Finance, Financial Systems, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      414 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Digital Marketing Institute

      Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Marketing, B2B Sales, Professional Networking, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Video Production, Advertising, Selling Techniques, Branding, Content Creation, Target Audience

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      C

      Copenhagen Business School

      Art and the Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Digital Transformation, Community Development, Policy Development, Culture, Innovation, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Safety: Pharmacovigilance

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Drug Interaction, Clinical Pharmacy, Continuous Monitoring, Epidemiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Governance, Advocacy, Public Policies, Training and Development, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fundraising, Policy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Policy Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Accountability, Strategic Partnership, Coordination

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Codio

      Cloud Computing Primer for Semi-tech and Business Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Service Level Agreement, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software As A Service, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Application Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Private Cloud, Service Level, Business Software, DevOps, Collaborative Software, Agile Methodology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Scientific Methods, Record Keeping

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Michigan

      Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Alternative Mobility Narratives: University of Amsterdam
    • Medical Administrative Assistants and Office Procedures: MedCerts
    • The Korean Economic Development: Yonsei University
    • Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing: Digital Marketing Institute
    • Art and the Digital Transformation: Copenhagen Business School
    • Drug Safety: Pharmacovigilance: Johns Hopkins University
    • Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Cloud Computing Primer for Semi-tech and Business Learners: Codio

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