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      Yale University

      Moral Foundations of Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, European History, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics, Socioeconomics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Environment, Governance, International Relations, Security Strategy, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Media Planning, Data Storytelling, Google Ads, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Loyalty Programs, E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Retention, Campaign Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Integrated Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Press Releases, Performance Reporting, Web Content, Marketing Communications, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Content Management Systems, Public Affairs, Strategic Communication, Incident Management, Business Reporting, Content Management, Data Visualization, Content Marketing, Generative AI

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google Advanced Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Tableau Software, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, Advanced Analytics

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.7K reviews

      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Telecommunications, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, General Networking, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      The Art of Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Content Creation, Writing, Active Listening, Empathy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      978 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      Global Health Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Care, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gerontology, Infectious Diseases, Governance, Demography, Emergency Response, Chronic Diseases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      286 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Peer Review, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Presentations, Typography, Design, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Proofreading, Branding, Verbal Communication Skills, Courage

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Washington

      Dynamic Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Performing Arts, Writing, Communication, Motivational Skills, Writing and Editing, Communication Strategies, Concision, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Geographic Information Systems, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Community Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Investigation, Geospatial Mapping, Data Presentation, Biostatistics, Data Visualization Software, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Technical Communication, Trend Analysis, System Monitoring, Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Data Storytelling, Land Management, Spatial Analysis, Database Design, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Sharing, Relational Databases, Community Health, Public Health, 3D Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Data Management, Emergency Response

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
    • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
    • Google Advanced Data Analytics: Google
    • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
    • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
    • Global Health Policy: The University of Tokyo
    • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Dynamic Public Speaking: University of Washington

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