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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Economics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Resource Allocation, Tax, Market Analysis, Decision Making

      4.9
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      University of North Texas

      Math Prep: College & Work Ready

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Graphing, Geometry, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.5
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      314 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

      Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Student Support and Services, Positive Behavior Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Mental Health, Trauma Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Data Collection

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Storytelling, Concision, Target Audience, Organizational Structure

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      431 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, International Relations, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Governance, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      492 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Policy, Spatial Data Analysis, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      725 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Advocacy, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Predictive Modeling, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Transformation of the Global Food System

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Systems Thinking, Environment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policies, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      996 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Nursing Homes, Cleanliness, Sanitation, Patient Safety, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Urology, Epidemiology

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Digital Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Tableau Software, Electronic Medical Record, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Quantitative Research, Big Data, Data Collection, User Centered Design, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Interoperability, Health Care, Health Disparities, Statistical Analysis, Health Care Administration

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Atención Primaria en Salud: El desafío de las Enfermedades no Transmisibles

      Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Care Management, Care Coordination, Health Systems, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Patient Education and Support, Public Health

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

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

    • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Math Prep: College & Work Ready: University of North Texas
    • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System
    • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
    • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
    • Aboriginal Worldviews and Education: University of Toronto
    • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
    • Transformation of the Global Food System: University of Copenhagen
    • Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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