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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Health Information Management, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Collection

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Indigenous Canada

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Art History, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Political Sciences, Legal Research, World History, Policy Analysis, Governance, Economics

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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Health Policy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      COVID-19 Contact Tracing

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Interviewing Skills, Active Listening, Infection Control, Interpersonal Communications, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Investigation, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Technology, Community Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Transportation Operations, Energy and Utilities, Market Trend, Operating Cost, Production Process, Market Data, Market Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Operating Expense, Logistics Management, Resource Utilization, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Microservices, DevOps

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

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      University of Michigan

      Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Regulations, Environment Health And Safety, Systems Thinking, Peer Review, Environment, Environmental Policy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Justice, Environmental Laws, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Health, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Sanitation, Energy and Utilities, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Adobe Marketing Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Social Media Content, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Creative Design, Target Audience, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Design, Generative AI, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Service, Campaign Management, Content Strategy, Data Ethics, Graphic Design, Advertising, Market Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Animal Behaviour and Welfare

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, Qualitative Research, Education and Training, Scientific Methods, Biology

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

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      IE Business School

      Understanding economic policymaking

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Tax, Fiscal Management, Supply And Demand, Financial Market, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Development, Social Sciences, Advocacy, International Relations, Community Organizing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      269 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Speechwriting

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing and Editing, Concision, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
    • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
    • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets : Duke University
    • Introduction to Cloud Computing: IBM
    • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Adobe Marketing Specialist: Adobe
    • Animal Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
    • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School

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