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    Study governance principles for managing organizations and institutions. Learn about corporate governance, public governance, and governance frameworks.

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      Packt

      Mastering Azure Databricks for Data Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Databricks, CI/CD, Real Time Data, Data Governance, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Data Management, Cloud Engineering, Big Data, Secure Coding, Data Storage Technologies, Integration Testing, Automation, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Restful API, Command-Line Interface, Systems Design

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Best Practices for Ethical Data Handling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Personally Identifiable Information, Medical Privacy, Data Management, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Data Security, Health Care, Data Governance, Information Privacy, Health Informatics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      MS Teams – Getting Started and Team Management

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Team Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, User Accounts, Collaborative Software, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment, Azure Active Directory, Network Support, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Internal Communications, Network Troubleshooting, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Machine Learning in the Enterprise - Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Governance, Workflow Management, Data Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Continuous Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Customer-Centric Enterprise: Product Lifecycle Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Governance, Product Management, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Scalability, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Value Propositions, Business Metrics, Portfolio Management, Market Share

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Capitals Coalition

      Valorar naturaleza y personas para fundamentar decisiones

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Valuation, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Human Capital, Project Scoping, Decision Making, Data Collection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Legal Strategy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Research, Contract Review, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with GC - 한국어

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Accountability, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      H2O.ai

      Data Science and Machine Learning H2O.ai Platforms

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Application Deployment, Data Wrangling, Project Planning, Data Governance, Governance, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      지속 가능한 금융의 원칙

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Asset Management, Finance, Corporate Communications, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Environmental Management Systems, Insurance, Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling, Environmental Policy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with GC - Français

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Training, Google Cloud Platform, Data Governance, Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Stakeholder Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Pennsylvania

      사회적 영향을 위한 비즈니스 전략

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Philanthropy, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Development, Strategic Thinking, Return On Investment, Business Metrics, Business Modeling, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Socioeconomics, Investment Management, Investments, Community and Social Work, Governance

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Mastering Azure Databricks for Data Engineers: Packt
    • Best Practices for Ethical Data Handling: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • MS Teams – Getting Started and Team Management: Packt
    • Machine Learning in the Enterprise - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Customer-Centric Enterprise: Product Lifecycle Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Valorar naturaleza y personas para fundamentar decisiones: Capitals Coalition
    • GenAI for Legal Risk Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with GC - 한국어: Google Cloud
    • Data Science and Machine Learning H2O.ai Platforms: H2O.ai
    • 지속 가능한 금융의 원칙: Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Frequently Asked Questions about Governance

    Governance courses on Coursera explore the structures, processes, and policies involved in effectively managing various types of organizations and governmental bodies:

    • Understanding of governance frameworks and theories that guide organizational and public policy.
    • Skills in policy analysis and decision-making to enhance governance effectiveness.
    • Knowledge of regulatory environments and how they impact various sectors.
    • Techniques for stakeholder engagement and public administration.
    • Insights into ethical leadership and accountability in governance.
    • Strategies for risk management and compliance in a governance context.
    • Application of international governance standards and practices. ‎

    Governance courses on Coursera are designed to support learners at different stages of their professional journey:

    • Introductory courses are ideal for newcomers to governance, providing foundational knowledge and basic applications.
    • Intermediate courses are suitable for those with some experience in public administration, law, or business, looking to deepen their understanding of governance issues.
    • Advanced courses cater to experienced professionals seeking to refine their expertise in specific areas of governance, such as corporate governance, public sector reform, or international relations.‎

    Coursera offers a variety of educational pathways in governance:

    • Professional certificates that can help you demonstrate your governance capabilities and enhance your career prospects.
    • Specialized course certificates that focus on particular aspects of governance, such as environmental governance or digital governance.
    • Degree programs and professional qualifications that help prepare you for leadership roles in governance, policy-making, or public administration.‎

    Studying governance on Coursera can help prepare you for a range of roles in public, private, and nonprofit sectors:

    • Policy Advisor: Develop and evaluate policies to guide organizational or governmental strategy.
    • Governance Officer: Ensure that organizations adhere to legal standards and ethical practices.
    • Public Administrator: Manage public sector organizations, implementing policies and programs.
    • Corporate Governance Analyst: Oversee compliance and corporate governance frameworks within companies.
    • NGO Director: Lead nonprofit organizations, managing operations and strategic initiatives.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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