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    University of Glasgow

    Clinical Decision Support Systems - CDSS 4

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Information Privacy, Data Validation, Decision Support Systems, Health Informatics, Predictive Modeling, Verification And Validation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Centered Design, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    Privacy & Standardisation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Writing, Legal Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Information Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Technology Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Data Augmented Technology Assisted Medical Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Diagnostic Tests, Statistical Methods, Patient Communication, Clinical Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Probability & Statistics, Clinical Assessment, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Health Disparities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Artificial Intelligence in Government

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Effectiveness, Scalability, Organizational Change, Technical Consulting, Responsible AI, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Process Mapping, Performance Measurement, Procurement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الدين الحكومي وعجز الموازنة

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Economics, Budgeting, Fiscal Management, Public Policies, Policy Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Building Trust: Ethics for AI-powered Chatbots

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Informed Consent, Personally Identifiable Information, Accountability, Generative AI Agents, Data Governance, Data Collection, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Blockchain, Data Ethics, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Computer Networking, Internet Of Things, Instructional Strategies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Políticas educativas efectivas basadas en evidencia

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Child Development, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Advocacy, Fundraising, Public Policies, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Policy Development, International Relations, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Partnership, Compliance Management, Accountability

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Media and Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    1.5° Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Climate Change Mitigation, Resource Consumption Accounting, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainability Standards, Education and Training, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Development, Economics, Environmental Policy, Public Policies, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Global Sodium Reduction Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Policy Development, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Clinical Decision Support Systems - CDSS 4: University of Glasgow
  • Privacy & Standardisation Capstone: EIT Digital
  • Data Augmented Technology Assisted Medical Decision Making : University of Michigan
  • Artificial Intelligence in Government: University of Maryland, College Park
  • الدين الحكومي وعجز الموازنة : Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Building Trust: Ethics for AI-powered Chatbots: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society: University of California San Diego
  • Políticas educativas efectivas basadas en evidencia: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local: Johns Hopkins University

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