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    University of Copenhagen

    Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, World History, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Civil Law, Socioeconomics, Economics

    4.8
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    703 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organization Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Governance, Business Process, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health And Wellness Coaching, Care Coordination, Presentations, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    670 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Design, Emerging Technologies, Stakeholder Analysis, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Information Privacy, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    683 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    Climate Change and Sustainable Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Project Finance, Environmental Policy, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Economics, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Energy and Utilities, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment

    4.7
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    404 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Case Studies, Predictive Modeling, Decision Support Systems, Vulnerability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    638 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation

    4.8
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    604 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Community Development, Legal Research, Advocacy, Governance, Sustainable Development, Professional Networking, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    958 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Tax, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Global Marketing, Business Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Analysis, Fiscal Management, Supply And Demand, Business Risk Management, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    782 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intellectual Property

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Measuring Disease in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Program Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Research, Statistical Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    783 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Explorando la Energía Sustentable

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Electric Power Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    728 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World: University of Copenhagen
  • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services: INSEAD
  • Climate Change and Sustainable Investing: EDHEC Business School
  • Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
  • Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad: IE Business School
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
  • Measuring Disease in Epidemiology: Imperial College London

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