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    University of Michigan

    Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Policy Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Governance, Security Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Care Administration, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Health, Emergency Response, Decisiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Medical Records, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods

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

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Economics, Public Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Emergency Response, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Pathology

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    218 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Data Quality, Public Health, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Data Collection, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Surveys, Child Health, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Integration, Health Technology, Data Analysis Software, Technology Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Surveys

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 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

  • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
  • Cybersecurity Policy Foundations: Infosec
  • Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
  • Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets: Johns Hopkins University
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • Data to Advance Population Health: Global Perspectives: Johns Hopkins University
  • Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale: Johns Hopkins University
  • An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health: Johns Hopkins University

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