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    Northeastern University

    Data Privacy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Journalism, Emerging Technologies, Media and Communications, Internet Of Things, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Demography

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Strong Work Ethic, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Business Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    494 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Governance and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Management, Compliance Auditing, Performance Metric

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    352 reviews

    Beginner · 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 and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    EDHEC Business School

    Climate Change and Sustainable Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Project Finance, Environmental Policy, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Economics, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Energy and Utilities, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment

    4.7
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    404 reviews

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The World Bank Group

    From Climate Science to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Development, Environment, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Water Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Cooperation, Collaboration, Policy Development

    4.7
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Gerontology, Mental Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Hospice, Medication Administration, Research, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    Forex - Trading Around the World

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, International Finance, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Market Data, Market Dynamics, Investments, Product Knowledge, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Market Analysis, Order Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
  • Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
  • Governance and Strategy: Infosec
  • Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
  • Climate Change and Sustainable Investing: EDHEC Business School
  • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
  • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group

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