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    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Oncology, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Environmental Policy, Psychology, Scientific Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      345 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Environment, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Science, Cultural Sensitivity, Analysis, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      692 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Data Governance, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Microsoft 365, Customer experience improvement, Compliance Training, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Self Service Technologies, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Microsoft Teams, Customer Service, Information Privacy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      U

      Università Bocconi

      Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Governance, International Relations, Human Resources, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Organizational Strategy, Policy Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Medical Technology and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Financial Regulations, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing, Regulatory Affairs, Health Care, Quality Assessment, Medicare, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      PwC India

      India Customs and Allied laws

      Skills you'll gain: Export Control, Business Valuation, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Laws, Intercompany Accounting, Tax, Analysis, Shipping and Receiving, Commercial Laws, Investigation, Economic Development, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Registration, Procedure Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Dartmouth College

      Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Biology, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      264 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Campus BBVA

      Cybersecurity for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Crisis Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Email Security, Data Security, Loss Prevention, Business Process, Mobile Security, Information Privacy, Multi-Factor Authentication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      430 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      Liberty Mutual Insurance

      Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Closing (Sales), Insurance Sales, Overcoming Objections, Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Verbal Communication Skills, Workers Compensation, Storytelling, Risk Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Communication, Consultative Selling, Underwriting, Goal Setting, Product Knowledge, Claims Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      AI for Knowledge Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Artificial Neural Networks, Brainstorming, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Workforce Development, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Safety and Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe: Universidad de los Andes
    • Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion: Microsoft
    • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
    • Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030: Università Bocconi
    • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota
    • India Customs and Allied laws: PwC India
    • Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
    • Cybersecurity for Managers: Campus BBVA
    • Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent: Liberty Mutual Insurance

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