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      New York University

      Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Creativity, Non-Verbal Communication, Electronic Media, Digital Communications

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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Generative AI Architecture and Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Information Privacy, Natural Language Processing, Application Development, Data Security

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Culture, Socioeconomics, Policy Development, World History, Governance, Labor Law, European History

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Acing the Product Management Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Performance Management, Interviewing Skills, Product Management, Branding, Product Knowledge, Verbal Communication Skills, Job Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Recruitment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Personal Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, First Aid, Record Keeping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies, Fundraising, Governance, Legal Risk, Policy Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Strategic Partnership, Program Evaluation, Accountability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Organizing, Cultural Responsiveness, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Social Justice

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Legal Technology, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Creative Thinking, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Public Speaking, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

      Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Public Health, Community Health, Data Analysis, Socioeconomics, R Programming, Data Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      "Making" Progress Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Development, Case Studies, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Surveys, Research

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Data Analysis

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      What is Climate Change?

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Political Sciences, Environmental Science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
    • Generative AI Architecture and Application Development: Edureka
    • Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina: Universidad Austral
    • Acing the Product Management Interview: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
    • Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28: The University of Edinburgh
    • AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: University of Minnesota
    • "Making" Progress Teach-Out: Emory University

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