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    • M

      Microsoft

      Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Software As A Service, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Accountability, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Northeastern University

      Future Healthcare Payment Models

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Payment Systems, Value Engineering, Health Care Administration, Medicare, Health Care, Performance Measurement, Primary Care, Cost Management, Insurance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Environmental Regulations, Microbiology, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Edureka

      Gen AI for Data Privacy & Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Data Governance, Technology Solutions, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Control, IT Management, Risk Appetite, Compliance Reporting, Vulnerability Management, Business Continuity, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Information Privacy, IT Security Architecture, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Assurance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Machine Learning, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Collection

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Lund University

      Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Community Organizing, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Visionary, Environmental Science, Research, Finance, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Governance, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • F

      Fortinet, Inc.

      FortiManager Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Network Security, Security Management, Network Planning And Design, Authentications, Scripting

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Imperial College London

      Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Public Health, Health Care, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Transformación digital de Gobiernos

      Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Digital Transformation, Governance, Interoperability, Human Resources Management and Planning, Policy Development, Project Design, Process Design, Strategic Planning, Public Policies, Data Sharing, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Economic Development, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Public Key Infrastructure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Encryption, Information Privacy

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management: Microsoft
    • Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Reducing Bias in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • Future Healthcare Payment Models: Northeastern University
    • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Gen AI for Data Privacy & Protection: Edureka
    • CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control: Packt
    • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities: Lund University
    • FortiManager Administrator: Fortinet, Inc.
    • Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health: Imperial College London

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