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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Ethics in Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Governance, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Economics, Cultural Diversity

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Public Policies, Social Studies, Governance, Public Administration, Legal Research, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Derivatives, Peer Review, Capital Markets, Investments, Finance, Equities, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

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      University of Michigan

      Human Capital: Positive Downsizing and Navigating Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Relations, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Document Management, Change Management, Relationship Management, Employee Retention

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Policy, Financial Policy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Socioeconomics, Economics, Governance, Organizational Structure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de Políticas Públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG and Social Activism

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Succession Planning, Compensation Management, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Corporate Communications, Executive Recruitment, Social Justice, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Securing Digital Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Engineering, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Authentications, Political Sciences, Usability, Technology Roadmaps, Human Computer Interaction, Software Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Talent Recruitment, Economics, Technology Strategies, Leadership, Governance, Economic Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Governance, Political Sciences, Human Development, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Economic Development, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      536 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      What is news?

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Student Engagement, Content Creation, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Multimedia, Photography, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Policy Development, Technology Strategies, Algorithms, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Finance for Everyone: Markets: McMaster University
    • Human Capital: Positive Downsizing and Navigating Politics: University of Michigan
    • Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Fundamentos de Políticas Públicas: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • ESG and Social Activism: University of Pennsylvania
    • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
    • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen

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