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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

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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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Understanding Violence

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Public Health, Media and Communications, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Biology

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

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Encryption Standard, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Cryptography, Code Review, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Attacks, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Secure Coding

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      An Introduction to Global Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Water Resources, Community Health, Environmental Issue, Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Mental Health, Socioeconomics, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      870 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Organ Donation: From Death to Life

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Intensive Care Medicine, Scientific Methods, Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Policy, Interpersonal Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      INSEAD

      Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Distributed Computing, Stakeholder Management, Financial Services, Cryptography, Business Modeling, Information Privacy, Innovation, Data Integrity, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      680 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Refugees in the 21st Century

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, International Relations, World History, Demography, Community and Social Work, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      563 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Political Sciences, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Equine Welfare and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Health Care, Vital Signs, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Safety Assurance, Nutrition and Diet, Accident Prevention, Geriatrics, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology, Anatomy

      4.9
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      399 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Communication, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence

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

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      Osmosis

      COVID-19: What You Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Community Health, Maternal Health, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Patient Treatment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
    • Transformation of the Global Food System: University of Copenhagen
    • Understanding Violence: Emory University
    • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
    • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
    • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town
    • Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services: INSEAD
    • Refugees in the 21st Century: University of London
    • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University
    • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis

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