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Government courses can help you learn policy analysis, legislative processes, public administration, and the workings of political systems. You can build skills in advocacy, data analysis, and effective communication with stakeholders. Many courses introduce tools such as statistical software for analyzing public data, project management platforms for implementing initiatives, and simulation models for understanding governance scenarios.


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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Business Continuity Planning, Compliance Management, Disaster Recovery, Financial Regulations, Operational Risk, Bank Regulations, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Financial Services, Governance, IT Management, Information Assurance, Market Trend, Internal Controls, Emerging Technologies, Banking, Blockchain

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    PwC India

    GST - Audit, assessment and litigation

    Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Tax Compliance, Tax, Compliance Auditing, Tax Laws, Business Risk Management, Standard Operating Procedure, Legal Risk, Risk Mitigation, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Litigation Support

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Storytelling, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Society, and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Framework for Data Collection and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Methods

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Crisis Intervention, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Social Impact, Psychology, Case Studies

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    University of Michigan

    Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Design Thinking, Technology Solutions, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance, Case Studies, Algorithms

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Case Studies, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

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    Coursera

    Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Workflow Management, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Process, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Mapping, Automation, Organizational Skills, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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    University of Virginia

    Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, European History, Public History, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Investments, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

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    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis

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

  • FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • GST - Audit, assessment and litigation: PwC India
  • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
  • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Framework for Data Collection and Analysis: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
  • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
  • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University
  • Public Sector Efficiency: Optimizing Business Processes: Coursera
  • Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder: University of Virginia

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