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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, International Relations, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Policy Analysis, Risk Management, Market Opportunities, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

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    University of London

    Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Legal Research, Sociology, Advocacy, World History, Storytelling

    4.9
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    Emory University

    Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Laboratory Procedures, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Health Systems, Personal protective equipment, Clinical Practices, Drug Development, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Media and Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Employee Relations, Economics, Workforce Management, Public Policies, Compensation Management, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    247 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gobierno Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    268 reviews

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    The University of Sydney

    Using clinical health data for better healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Telehealth, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Policy, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

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    Sciences Po

    Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Immigration Law, Social Sciences, Governance, Demography, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, European History, Social Justice, Public Policies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Human Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    What is Climate Change?

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Issue, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Environmental Resource Management, Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Energy and Utilities

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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    University of Lausanne

    Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, European History, Governance, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    210 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    Privacy in the Western World

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Cybersecurity, World History, European History, Research, Political Sciences

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection: University of London
  • Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic: Emory University
  • Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Gobierno Digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Using clinical health data for better healthcare: The University of Sydney
  • Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial: Sciences Po
  • What is Climate Change?: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University

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