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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Governance, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Leadership Studies, Strategic Partnership, Leadership and Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Future Healthcare Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Medicaid, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Analysis, Payment Systems, Medicare, Performance Measurement, Cost Management, Insurance, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Tax Management, Policy Analysis, Income Tax, Market Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Linguistic Diversity, What for?

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Creativity, Intercultural Competence, Community Development, Digital Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Data Collection, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Surveys, Child Health, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Liberal Arts, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Supply And Demand, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Ethical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Legal Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Leadership, Adaptability, Creativity, Decision Making, Personal Development, Generative AI

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Research, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Civil Law, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia : Copenhagen Business School
  • Future Healthcare Payment Models: Northeastern University
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing: Tel Aviv University
  • Linguistic Diversity, What for?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale: Johns Hopkins University
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business: Rice University
  • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • The Ethical Leader: Johns Hopkins University

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