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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, Cybersecurity, Technical Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Cyber Attacks, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, User Centered Design, Authentications, Data Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, User Experience Design, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Contracts, Contract Review, Data Governance, Data Access, Cybersecurity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    167 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cybersecurity in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Cryptography

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Value-Based Care, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Managed Care, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Process Mapping, Care Management, Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Quality Improvement, Patient-centered Care, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Health Policy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    213 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Data Collection, Preventative Care, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Desktop Support, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Mac OS

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Global Marketing, Demography, Business Risk Management, Analysis, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for University Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Innovation, Curriculum Development, Enterprise Architecture, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Workforce Development, Education Software and Technology, Business Strategies, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Threat Modeling, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Restful API, Information Privacy, OSI Models

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid, Health Systems, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Relationship Building

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Electric Power Systems, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Surveys, Climate Change Mitigation, Safety and Security, Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    666 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London
  • Cybersecurity in the Cloud: University of Minnesota
  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
  • Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy: IE Business School
  • Generative AI for University Leaders : Vanderbilt University
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: EIT Digital
  • Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System: University of Houston

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