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    • I

      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      How to Transform Digitally?

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Governance, Business Technologies, Operational Excellence, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Geneva

      Violence Against Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Hospital Medicine, Health Systems, Community Health, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Interactive Brokers

      ESG Investing: Setting Standards & Conducting Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Financial Services, Investments, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Financial Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      I

      Insper

      Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Child Health, Working With Children, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Human Development, Socioeconomics, Parent Communication, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Illinois Tech

      Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Change Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Computing Platforms, Emerging Technologies, Governance

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Amsterdam

      Being Smart about Cycling Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Transportation Operations, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Research, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Public Policies, Finance, Transportation Operations, Socioeconomics, Demography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Demography, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      EIT Digital

      Sustainable Digital Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Reporting, Technology Strategies, Business Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Philanthropy, Governance, Advocacy, Public Policies, Training and Development, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fundraising, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Policy Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Accountability, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

      Financing Infrastructure in African Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Management, Finance, Decision Making, Public Administration, Economic Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Revenue Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • 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
      ·
      105 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • How to Transform Digitally?: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
    • ESG Investing: Setting Standards & Conducting Analysis: Interactive Brokers
    • Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância: Insper
    • Digital Transformation: Illinois Tech
    • Being Smart about Cycling Futures: University of Amsterdam
    • Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Sustainable Digital Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo: Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Frequently Asked Questions about Governance

    Governance courses on Coursera explore the structures, processes, and policies involved in effectively managing various types of organizations and governmental bodies:

    • Understanding of governance frameworks and theories that guide organizational and public policy.
    • Skills in policy analysis and decision-making to enhance governance effectiveness.
    • Knowledge of regulatory environments and how they impact various sectors.
    • Techniques for stakeholder engagement and public administration.
    • Insights into ethical leadership and accountability in governance.
    • Strategies for risk management and compliance in a governance context.
    • Application of international governance standards and practices. ‎

    Governance courses on Coursera are designed to support learners at different stages of their professional journey:

    • Introductory courses are ideal for newcomers to governance, providing foundational knowledge and basic applications.
    • Intermediate courses are suitable for those with some experience in public administration, law, or business, looking to deepen their understanding of governance issues.
    • Advanced courses cater to experienced professionals seeking to refine their expertise in specific areas of governance, such as corporate governance, public sector reform, or international relations.‎

    Coursera offers a variety of educational pathways in governance:

    • Professional certificates that can help you demonstrate your governance capabilities and enhance your career prospects.
    • Specialized course certificates that focus on particular aspects of governance, such as environmental governance or digital governance.
    • Degree programs and professional qualifications that help prepare you for leadership roles in governance, policy-making, or public administration.‎

    Studying governance on Coursera can help prepare you for a range of roles in public, private, and nonprofit sectors:

    • Policy Advisor: Develop and evaluate policies to guide organizational or governmental strategy.
    • Governance Officer: Ensure that organizations adhere to legal standards and ethical practices.
    • Public Administrator: Manage public sector organizations, implementing policies and programs.
    • Corporate Governance Analyst: Oversee compliance and corporate governance frameworks within companies.
    • NGO Director: Lead nonprofit organizations, managing operations and strategic initiatives.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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