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      University of Pennsylvania

      What is Compliance?

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Operational Risk, Financial Regulation, Risk Management, Governance, Risk Analysis, Auditing, Brand Management, Strategic Planning

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Brightline Initiative

      Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Gap Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Action Oriented, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Priorities, Program Evaluation, Change Management, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      785 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Computing Platforms, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Content, Digital Media Strategy, Economics, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, E-Commerce, Emerging Technologies, Case Law, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis

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

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Understanding Political Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Scientific Methods, Research, Critical Thinking, Sociology, Research Methodologies, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Administration, Governance, Diplomacy, Community Development, Legal Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      957 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The World Bank Group

      Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Project Implementation, Contract Management, Procurement, Strategic Partnership, Contract Negotiation, Bidding, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Legal Research, Needs Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      538 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Risk Analysis, Governance, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

      Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Risk Management, Environment, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Governance, Socioeconomics, Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Science, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Anticorrupción: Introducción a conceptos y perspectiva práctica

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Auditing, Business Ethics, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, Due Diligence, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      644 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Advertising, Content Creation, Business Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Yale University

      Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Pharmacotherapy, Care Coordination, Psychotherapy, Risk Analysis

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

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

    • What is Compliance?: University of Pennsylvania
    • Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery: Brightline Initiative
    • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
    • Understanding Political Concepts: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics: The World Bank Group
    • Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope: University of Leeds
    • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
    • Anticorrupción: Introducción a conceptos y perspectiva práctica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance: University of Pennsylvania

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