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    Duke University

    Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Security Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Policy Development, World History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    The Economics of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, Behavioral Economics, Responsible AI, Automation, Labor Relations, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Policy Analysis, Innovation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Governance, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation, Geospatial Information and Technology

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Environment, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Analysis, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Policies, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Leadership and Management, Quality Improvement, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care, Health Policy, Organizational Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Structure, Performance Measurement

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    IESE Business School

    Corporate Finance Essentials II

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Equities, Capital Budgeting, Business Valuation, Investments, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    The Kennedy Half Century

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, International Relations, Public History, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Drug Development, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Economics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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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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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today: Duke University
  • The Economics of AI: University of Virginia
  • Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon: Yonsei University
  • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
  • Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
  • Corporate Finance Essentials II: IESE Business School
  • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia
  • Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry: University of Pennsylvania

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