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    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Combining and Analyzing Complex Data

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Information Privacy

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Advocacy, Nutrition and Diet, Energy and Utilities, Persuasive Communication, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Education and Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Data, Security, and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Software Development Tools, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Digital Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Public Health

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      University of Michigan

      Environmental Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Public Policies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resource Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Employee Surveys, Gap Analysis, Needs Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Economía del Cambio Climático

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, International Relations, Big Data, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Tax, Mathematical Modeling, Mitigation, Market Analysis, Decision Making, Environmental Science

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Community Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Sciences, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Sociology, Diversity Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Socioeconomics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The University of Melbourne

      Global Adolescent Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Social and Human Services, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Maternal Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Injury Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The World Bank Group

      Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Water Resources, Scientific Methods, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Collaboration, Action Oriented, Energy and Utilities, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Combining and Analyzing Complex Data: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
    • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Environmental Economics: University of Michigan
    • Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Economía del Cambio Climático: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan

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