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      Meta

      Introduction to Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Customer experience strategy (CX), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Channel, Goal Setting, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Facebook, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Policy Development, LinkedIn

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Media Relations, Branding, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Governance, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Research Methodologies

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change I

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Surveys, Research

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Communication, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Adaptability

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Content Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics, Storytelling

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

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Non-Verbal Communication, Planning

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      FinTech Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Payment Systems, Financial Regulations, Mobile Banking, Financial Services, Bank Regulations, Banking, Consumer Lending, Payment Processing, Banking Services, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, General Lending, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Blockchain, Regulatory Requirements, Wealth Management

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Governance, Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Research, Environmental Issue, Biology

      4.2
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Negotiation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Data Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Constructive Feedback, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Optimism, Enthusiasm, Empathy, Rapport Building, Creativity

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Systems Thinking, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Policy Development, Media and Communications, Health Informatics, Policy Analysis, Communication, Collaboration, Program Evaluation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
    • Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact: University of London
    • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
    • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
    • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • FinTech Law and Policy: Duke University
    • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University

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