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    AI CERTs

    Blockchain for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, FinTech, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Emerging Technologies, Leadership and Management, Business, Legal Risk, Business Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Health Technology, Digital Assets, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Cloud Computing Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Urbanization and Development: Practice, Theory, and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economic Development, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Governance, Innovation, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Construction Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Construction, Project Schedules, Energy and Utilities, Project Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Sustainable Architecture, Change Control, Contract Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Timelines, Scheduling, Sustainable Technologies, Facility Management, Leadership Development, Communication Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Learn to boost your productivity with AI and ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Email Automation, Deepseek, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Productivity, Educational Materials, Microsoft Excel, Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, IT Management, Information Assurance, Market Trend, Emerging Technologies, Banking, Blockchain

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Financing Infrastructure in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Management, Finance, Financial Policy, Fiscal Management, Case Studies, Community Development, Decision Making, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Economics, Revenue Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Stocks and Bonds

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Finance, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Data, Equities, Investment Management, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law

    Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Organizational Structure, Business, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Sales

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Brightline Initiative

    Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Gap Analysis, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Consulting, Case Studies, Change Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Influencing, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Team Management, Advocacy, Innovation, Workplace inclusivity, Stakeholder Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Vulnerability, Health Policy, Public Health, Case Studies

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

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

  • Blockchain for Leaders: AI CERTs
  • Urbanization and Development: Practice, Theory, and Policy : O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Construction Management Fundamentals: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Learn to boost your productivity with AI and ChatGPT: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Financing Infrastructure in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
  • Stocks and Bonds: University of Michigan
  • Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
  • Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery: Brightline Initiative

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