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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Data Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Threat Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Legal Strategy, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Social and Human Services, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Human Services, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    827 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    451 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Creativity, Non-Verbal Communication, Electronic Media, Digital Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Health Equity Research

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Action Oriented, Community Organizing, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Innovation, Advocacy, Experimentation, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Environmental Issue

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Growth Strategies, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Social Justice, Innovation, Corporate Finance, Tax, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Legal Risk, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Strategic Decision-Making, Sociology, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Fundamentos de la publicidad en redes sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Materials, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Instagram, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Copywriting, Information Privacy, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    207 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Innovation, Petroleum Industry, Environment, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies, Forecasting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Environmental Management & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Systems Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    421 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
  • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces: University of Amsterdam
  • Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
  • La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
  • Fundamentos de la publicidad en redes sociales: Meta

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