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      ISC2

      ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, OSI Models, Network Security, Encryption, Authentications, Mobile Security, Operational Risk, Security Awareness, Authorization (Computing)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Assessing and Improving Community Health

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Collection, Preventative Care

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Geneva

      International Water Law

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Arbitration, Climate Change Adaptation, International Relations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      454 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Palo Alto Networks

      Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, Firewall, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cryptography, Authentications, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Finance, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Investments, Derivatives, Business Valuation, Financial Policy, Financial Data, Equities, International Finance, Project Design, Market Dynamics, Risk Management, Business Mathematics, Credit Risk, Project Documentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google - Spectrum Sharing

      Become a CBRS Certified Professional Installer by Google

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Technical Communication, Key Management, Communication Systems, Infrastructure Security, Network Infrastructure, Global Positioning Systems, System Implementation, System Configuration, Telecommunications, Geospatial Information and Technology, Record Keeping, Verification And Validation, Data Entry, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Introduction to Reproduction

      Skills you'll gain: Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Family Planning, Endocrinology, Oncology, Physiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      541 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HRCI

      Employee Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Continuity, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      The Business of Social

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      821 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
    • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan
    • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
    • International Water Law: University of Geneva
    • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation: Palo Alto Networks
    • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
    • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Finance for Everyone: McMaster University
    • Become a CBRS Certified Professional Installer by Google: Google - Spectrum Sharing
    • Introduction to Reproduction: Northwestern University

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