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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, FinTech, Change Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Business Technologies, Enterprise Application Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    635 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Creating Service Innovation Culture in Public Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Innovation, Continuous Improvement Process, Change Management, Organizational Change, Service Design, Public Administration, Organizational Strategy, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Governance, Economics, Qualitative Research, Digital Transformation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Taxation of International Transactions

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Laws, Corporate Tax, Tax, Tax Planning, International Finance, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Technologies, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Global Public Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Management, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal, Global Marketing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Regulatory Requirements, Market Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    732 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation

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

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Procurement for Governments

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Sourcing, Governance, Compliance Training, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Stakeholder Management, Accountability, Due Diligence, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Cybersecurity and Mobility: Kennesaw State University
  • Creating Service Innovation Culture in Public Sector: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
  • U.S. Taxation of International Transactions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • GST - Audit, assessment and litigation: PwC India
  • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age : IE Business School
  • Global Public Procurement: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva

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