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    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Communicating During Global Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity

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

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Health Care, Community Health, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Assessment, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Immunology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Empower School of Health

    Introduction to Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Care, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment and Technology, Digital Transformation, Electronic Medical Record, Health Policy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Migration, Health and Equity in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Health Care, Research, Health Systems, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Data Collection

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

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intellectual Property

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Cryptography I

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Technology, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Care, Telehealth, Emerging Technologies, Health Care Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Interviewing Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Promotion, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Primary Care, Sustainable Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation, Research, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research, Pharmacy, Patient Safety, Medical Prescription, Epidemiology, Research Design, Contraindication, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Medical Science and Research, Drug Interaction, Science and Research, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • Communicating During Global Emergencies: Emory University
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
  • Introduction to Digital Health: Empower School of Health
  • Migration, Health and Equity in Europe: University of Geneva
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
  • Cryptography I: Stanford University
  • Introduction to the Healthcare Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Health Systems Development: Imperial College London

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