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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep DP-600: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Real Time Data, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change and Global Affairs

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Environment, Policy Analysis, Mitigation, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, International Relations, Technology Solutions, Market Dynamics, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Environmental Science

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Environmental Policy, Governance, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius)

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Education and Training, Family Law, International Relations, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Human Development, Governance, Interpersonal Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Amsterdam

      Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Risk Management, Innovation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Collaboration, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Organizational Change, Care Coordination, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Systems, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Health Informatics, Expense Management, Performance Measurement, Operational Efficiency, Financial Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Insper

      Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Child Health, Working With Children, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Human Development, Socioeconomics, Parent Communication, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Security Management, Governance, Public Administration, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Work, Community Development, Conflict Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      École normale supérieure

      Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Financial Systems, Governance, Environment, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Economics, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Generative AI: A Game Changer for Program Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Generative AI Agents, Risk Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Requirements Analysis, Governance, Benefits Administration

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CISSP Crash Course

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Development Life Cycle, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Data Quality, Asset Management, Information Management, Management Information Systems, Information Privacy, Information Architecture, Data Governance, Intellectual Property, Organizational Structure, Enterprise Architecture, Business Metrics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Accounting

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Exam Prep DP-600: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer: Whizlabs
    • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations
    • Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • 深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius): National Taiwan University
    • Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation: University of Amsterdam
    • Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies: University of Houston
    • Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância: Insper
    • Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur: École normale supérieure
    • Generative AI: A Game Changer for Program Managers: SkillUp EdTech

    Frequently Asked Questions about Governance

    Governance courses on Coursera explore the structures, processes, and policies involved in effectively managing various types of organizations and governmental bodies:

    • Understanding of governance frameworks and theories that guide organizational and public policy.
    • Skills in policy analysis and decision-making to enhance governance effectiveness.
    • Knowledge of regulatory environments and how they impact various sectors.
    • Techniques for stakeholder engagement and public administration.
    • Insights into ethical leadership and accountability in governance.
    • Strategies for risk management and compliance in a governance context.
    • Application of international governance standards and practices. ‎

    Governance courses on Coursera are designed to support learners at different stages of their professional journey:

    • Introductory courses are ideal for newcomers to governance, providing foundational knowledge and basic applications.
    • Intermediate courses are suitable for those with some experience in public administration, law, or business, looking to deepen their understanding of governance issues.
    • Advanced courses cater to experienced professionals seeking to refine their expertise in specific areas of governance, such as corporate governance, public sector reform, or international relations.‎

    Coursera offers a variety of educational pathways in governance:

    • Professional certificates that can help you demonstrate your governance capabilities and enhance your career prospects.
    • Specialized course certificates that focus on particular aspects of governance, such as environmental governance or digital governance.
    • Degree programs and professional qualifications that help prepare you for leadership roles in governance, policy-making, or public administration.‎

    Studying governance on Coursera can help prepare you for a range of roles in public, private, and nonprofit sectors:

    • Policy Advisor: Develop and evaluate policies to guide organizational or governmental strategy.
    • Governance Officer: Ensure that organizations adhere to legal standards and ethical practices.
    • Public Administrator: Manage public sector organizations, implementing policies and programs.
    • Corporate Governance Analyst: Oversee compliance and corporate governance frameworks within companies.
    • NGO Director: Lead nonprofit organizations, managing operations and strategic initiatives.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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