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    SkillUp

    AZ-800 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Group Policy, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Windows Servers, Hyper-V, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Containerization, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Microsoft Windows, Docker (Software), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Network Administration, Authentications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    University of Michigan

    Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Responsiveness, World History, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Media and Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    K

    Kennesaw State University

    What Is Cybersecurity?

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53, Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Estrutura e Funcionamento do Mercado

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Policy, Financial Trading, Market Data, Investments, Banking, Financial Services, Economics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Maternal Health, Social Justice, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Scanning, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos de analítica de datos educativos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Analytics, Looker (Software), Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Information Privacy, Strategic Decision-Making, Informed Consent

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Cybersecurity, Project Design, Policy Development, Public Administration, Governance, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Data Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Emerging Technologies, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Expenses in ProfitBooks

    Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Payable, Inventory Management System, Accounting and Finance Software, Payment Processing, Invoicing, Payroll Processing, Vendor Management, Accounting, Cloud Security, Data Security, Order Processing, Purchasing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Amsterdam

    The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Systems Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AZ-800 Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • What Is Cybersecurity?: Kennesaw State University
  • Estrutura e Funcionamento do Mercado: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons: Johns Hopkins University
  • Protection of Information Assets: Packt
  • Fundamentos de analítica de datos educativos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Expenses in ProfitBooks: Coursera Project Network

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